Agenda packet — Hayward City Council, April 7, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
7:00 PM

CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
Council Chambers
City Council
Agenda
1 April 7, 2026City Council Agenda

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
City Hall, Council Chambers
NOTICE: The City Council will hold a hybrid meeting in the Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
City Hall, Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Roche

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SB 707 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

PRESENTATION
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12- April 18, 2026) National Arbor Day (April 24, 2026)

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Public Comment section provides an opportunity to address the City Council on items not listed on the agenda or Information Items. The Council welcomes your comments and requests that speakers present their remarks in a respectful manner, within established time limits, and focus on issues which directly affect the City or are within the jurisdiction of the City. As the Council is prohibited by State law from discussing items not listed on the agenda, your item will be taken under consideration and may be referred to staff.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
An oral report from the City Manager on upcoming activities, events, or other items of general interest to Council and the Public.

ACTION ITEMS
The Council will permit comment as each item is called for the Consent Calendar, Public Hearings, and Legislative Business. In the case of the Consent Calendar, a specific item will need to be pulled by a Council Member in order for the Council to discuss the item or to permit public comment on the item. Please notify the City Clerk any time before the Consent Calendar is voted on by Council if you wish to speak on a Consent Item.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on March 17, 2026
MIN 26-0361.

Attachments: Attachment Draft Minutes of 3/17/2026
Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on March 24, 2026
MIN 26-0372.

Attachments: Attachment Draft Minutes of 3/24/2026

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Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate 1) Up to $350,000 Annually in Funding from the California State Library and 2) Up to $350,000 Annually in Donations, Contributions, and Grants from Various Groups and Individuals for Library Services and Programs through the End of Fiscal Year 2028-29
CONS 26-1093.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution State Library
Attachment III Resolution Other Sources
Adopt a Resolution Approving Participation in the National Opioid Remnant Defendants Settlement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Submit all Necessary Settlement Participation Documents on Behalf of the City of Hayward.

CONS 26-1114.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 between the City of Hayward and the County of Alameda to Participate in the Alameda County HOME Consortium
CONS 26-1125.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with St. Francis Electric, Inc., to Increase the Contract Amount by $400,000 for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed Maximum
Compensation of $1,600,000, Update Exhibit A (Bid Price Schedule), and to Extend the Term of the Agreement by 1-year to Continue On-Call Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance and Emergency Repair Support Services
CONS 26-1146.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution

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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc., Increasing the Maximum Compensation by $125,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed
Maximum Compensation Amount of $625,000 to Provide
Geographic Information System (GIS) Services, and
Appropriating Additional Funds in an Amount of $250,000 for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project No. 07117 CONS 26-1157.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Adopt a Resolution Approving Annexation of the Parcel Group 3 Development into the Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District
CONS 26-1258.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Attachment 1 of Resolution
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Speed Management Plan to Reduce and Manage Traffic Speeds Citywide
CONS 26-1279.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Speed Management Plan
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Fire Chiefs Association and
Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreement
CONS 26-12810.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution

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Adopt a Resolution Designating City-Owned Properties at City Center Drive (APNs 415-0250-111-02, 415-0250-112-00,
415-0250-113-00), C Street and Main Street (1026 C Street & 22696 Main Street; APNs 428-0066-037-00, 428-0066-038-02, 428-0066-038-01), and Cinema Place (22631 Foothill
Boulevard; APNs 428-0066-085-00, 428-0066-086-00) as
Surplus Land, Authorizing Notices of Availability, and Finding the Action Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Review
CONS 26-13211.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Adopt a Resolution (1) Authorizing the City Manager to
Negotiate and Execute an Agreement to Transfer the Open Space Subdivision of Parcel Group 8 to Hayward Area
Recreation and Park District and Grant an Easement for a Trail Across the Market Rate Middle Segment, and (2) Finding that the Transfer is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Review
CONS 26-13312.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution

WORK SESSION
Work Session items are non -action items. Although the Council may discuss or direct staff to follow up on these items, no formal action will be taken. Any formal action will be placed on the agenda at a subsequent meeting in the action sections of the agenda.

Work Session: Potential Ballot Measure to Modernize the City of Hayward Business License Tax Ordinance (Staff Report from City Manager Ott)
WS 26-01013.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Work Session: Tree Mitigation In-Lieu Fees (Report from Development Services Director Buizer)
WS 26-01114.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Tree Canopy Cover by Parcel Type
Attachment III Canopy Cover Map

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LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
Fiscal Year 2026 Salary Plan Amendment: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the City of Hayward Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 (Report from Human Resources Director Tecson)
LB 26-00615.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III FY 2026 Revised Salary Plan

COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Members can provide oral reports on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, seminars, or other Council events to comply with AB 1234 requirements (reimbursable expenses for official activities).

COUNCIL REFERRALS
Council Members may bring forward a Council Referral Memorandum (Memo) on any topic to be considered by the entire Council. The intent of this Council Referrals section of the agenda is to provide an orderly means through which an individual Council Member can raise an issue for discussion and possible direction by the Council to the appropriate Council Appointed Officers for action by the applicable City staff.

ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING, April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM

PUBLIC COMMENT RULES
Any member of the public desiring to address the Council shall limit their comments to three (3) minutes unless less or further time has been granted by the Presiding Officer or in accordance with the section under Public Hearings. The Presiding Officer has the discretion to shorten or lengthen the maximum time members may speak. Speakers will be asked for their name before speaking and are expected to honor the allotted time.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
That if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on any public hearing or legislative business item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be limited to the issues that were raised at the City's public hearing or presented in writing to the City Clerk at or before the public hearing.

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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
That the City Council adopted Resolution No. 87-181 C.S., which imposes the 90-day deadline set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 for filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5. ***Materials related to an item on the agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk ’s Office, City Hall, 777 B Street, 4th Floor, Hayward, during normal business hours. An online version of this agenda and staff reports are available on the City ’s website. Written comments submitted to the Council in connection with agenda items will be posted on the City ’s website. All Council Meetings are broadcast simultaneously on the City website, Cable Channel 15 - KHRT, and YouTube. ***
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400 or [email protected].

Assistance will be provided to those requiring language assistance. To ensure that interpreters are available at the meeting, interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400.

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8 CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: MIN 26-036
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT
Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on March 17, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approves the City Council meeting minutes of March 17, 2026.

SUMMARY
The City Council held a City Council meeting on March 17, 2026.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Draft Minutes of 3/17/2026
CITY OF HAYWARD Printed on 4/2/2026Page 1 of 1
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9 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89593148306?pwd=b7el9TdYj49D73xAEsQhvux8OOoUaS.1 Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Salinas at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Andrews

ROLL CALL

Present: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas

Absent: NONE

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

The City Council convened in closed session on March 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., with all Council Member members present and no public comment, regarding three items: 1) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), regarding Ghali et al v. City of Hayward US District Court -Northern District of California Case 3:25-cv-01116; 2) conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, regarding all labor groups; and 3) conference with property negotiators, including City of Hayward and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, regarding the Skywest property (formerly Skywest Golf Course, 1401 Golf Course Rd, 20301 Skywest Dr) (APNs 432 -0134-001-05, 432 -0134-001-00, 432-0134-003-00). City Attorney Lawson reported that the City Council met and discussed all items, had no reportable action related to the first two items, and gave direction to staff about the last item but otherwise took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENTATION

Mayor Salinas presented a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Women’s History Month in the City of Hayward. Grace Carter, President of the League of Women Voters Eden Area ; Rocquel Johnson, President of the Hayward South County Chapter of Black Women Organized for Political Action ( BWOPA), and Library Director Addleman accepted the proclamation on behalf of their respective organizations. The Women in Leadership Program at California State University East Bay (CSUEB) , Alameda County District 2 Supervisor Márquez, Council Member Andrews, and Council Membe r Roche were also recognized. Ms.

Carolyn Abbott accepted a posthumous Certificate of Commendation on behalf of her mother-in-law, Ms. Afreda Abbott, a founding member of BWOPA.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Tom Ferreira spoke on behalf of Service Employees International Union – United Healthcare 10 2 | M a r c h 1 7 , 202 6
Workers West (SEIU-UHW) promoted access to tuition-free career pathway programs through SEIU-UHW’s Futuro Health that prepares workers for in -demand medical roles; and briefly acknowledged the Hill & Valley Women’s Club anniversary, during Women’s History Month.

The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed closure of Faith Ringgold Elementary School. While speakers acknowledged the City Council had no direct jurisdiction over the school district, they urged the City Council to use its influence to advocate for keeping the school open. The concerns raised included: Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) failed to develop and publicly disclose an equity impact analysis matrix before closing school per Assembly Bill AB1912; inadequate notice of the proposed school closure; plans would relocate special needs students from the north side of Hayward all the way to the south side, near Union City, with no guara nteed transportation; lack of transition planning; the school has shown improvement in literacy and math scores in recent years; the school is a vital anchor for the immigrant community, including parents without vehicles; and one student expressed fear of losing friendships and academic progress.

Ismael Caro, Hayward resident and former employee
Araceli Orozco, Hayward resident/parent
Leonardo Jimenez, student
Stephanie Jimenez, Hayward resident/parent and via a Spanish interpreter Claudia Pelayo, Hayward resident/parent and via a Spanish interpreter Rebeca Zarragosa, Hayward resident/parent

Free Lazor, Hayward resident, requested help from the City regarding alleged landlord violence and threatening behavior, and legal obstacles preventing justice, including inability to serve court papers and recover lost funds.

Elizabeth Zapata, former Hayward California State University East Bay (CSUEB) student and instructor, advocated for converting downtown Hayward’s one-way streets back to two-way traffic noting the current configuration allows drivers to pass through without engaging with downtown businesses.

Sherman Lewis, Hayward resident and CSUEB professor emeritus, presented a concept for a traffic circle at the Foothill/Mission/Jackson intersection to address the downtown loop issue, indicating the design would feature a rotary with a sunken center and descending pedestrian underpasses and improving pedestrian connectivity without disrupting vehicle flow.

Tom Ferreira, Hayward Rotary Literacy Chair, highlighted concerns about declining school enrollment, housing affordability, and the broader impact on families and education, urging the City to prioritize community stability and children’s needs.

Mayor Salinas stated that the City is actively monitoring the Faith Ringgold Elementary School issue, engaging with the HUSD superintendent and board members, and ensuring proper processes are being followed.

11 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Council Chambers
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CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS

City Manager Ott announced that the Hayward Water Resource Recovery Facility received a Plant of the Year award from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), and Wastewater Collections System Manager, Mark McGrath, received CWA’s Supervisor of the Year award for excellence in mentoring, professional development and communication.

PRESENTATION

1. Downtown Hayward Improvement Association (DHIA): Receive the Annual Report on DHIA Activities (Report from Development Services Director Buizer) (Report from Development Services Director Buizer) RPT 26-025

Presentation submitted by Development Services Director Buizer, dated March 17, 2026, was filed.

Development Services Director Buizer introduced the item and turned it over to Executive Director Marco Li Lamandry and Assistant District Manager Nicholas Yoo , who provided an organization overview of the Downtown Hayward Improvement Association (DHIA) including information about its boundaries, governing structure, annual budget, and services such as sidewalk sweeping, pressure washing, and landscaping ; and highlighted marketing efforts, events and coordination with the City on development projects and property vacancies.

Members of the City Council expressed appreciation for the improvements in downtown, particularly the visibility, lighting and cleanliness; DHIA was also praised for the positive framing of downtown revitalization efforts

Discussion ensued among members of the City Council and Executive Director Lamandry and the following clarifications were made: DHIA regularly communicates with property owners but faces challenges with vacant properties such as inherited properties and lack of motivation; there are plans to explore initiatives such as an art walk; the idea of street closures was acknowledged but emphasized balancing them with business concerns about parking access; DHIA primarily sponsors and supports events to ensure alignment with local businesses, emphasizing careful coordination to avoid disrupting small businesses ; the association is exploring wayfinding tools such as printed maps and potentially a kios k in downtown for information sharing; the association is considering movable tables and chairs for public spaces, though implementation depends on proper management, safety, and increased downtown activity ; the association highlighted the importance of mixed -use development and affordable housing ; while the association cannot impose fees or directly incentivize property owners, they support broader policy solutions led by the City and focus on improving downtown’s image and economic activity.

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Council Member Zerme ño requested more public art (statues, sculptures) and continued pressure on vacant property owners.

Council Member Syrop raised concerns about persistent vacancies and the need for stronger strategies, as well as opportunities to better manage parking through potentially paid systems and designated employee parking.

Council Member Andrews encouraged the association to take a stronger role in organizing and leading events rather than relying primarily on community partners and consistent monthly programming to drive activity and strengthen downtown’s image.

Council Member Roche raised concerns about parking availability, particularly employee parking occupying prime spaces, suggesting better organization, enforcement, and possible alternative parking solutions ; and concurred with consistency scheduling and organizing events.

Council Member Bonilla Jr. highlighted the importance of activating public spaces such as Heritage Plaza and improving downtown through wayfinding signage/maps or digital tools to better guide visitors and showcase businesses.

Mayor Salinas emphasized the importance of continued investment, local support, and activating key areas and businesses; and suggested a life-size metal buffalo sculpture in front of Buffalo Bills restaurant as an 'Instagrammable' landmark.

CONSENT CALENDAR

2. Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on February 24, 2026 MIN 26-031
It was moved by Council Member Bonilla Jr., seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the City Council meeting minutes of February 24, 2026.

3. Approve the City Council Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting /Budget Work Session on February 28, 2026 MIN 26-032
It was moved by Council Member Bonilla Jr., seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the Special City Council Meeting minutes of February 28, 2026.

4. Adopt a Resolution Adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approving the Plans, Specifications, and Call for Bids for the Water Line Replacement Project FY 2024, Project No. 07072 CONS 26-049

Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri , dated March 17, 2026, was filed.

It was moved by Council Member Bonilla Jr., seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

13 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89593148306?pwd=b7el9TdYj49D73xAEsQhvux8OOoUaS.1 Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26 -017, “ Resolution Adopting an Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and Approving Plans and Specifications and Call for Bids for the Water Line Replacement Project FY24, Project No. 07072”

5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $300,000 in Highway-Railway Crossing Safety Program (Section 130) Funding from the California Department of Transportation for the Preliminary Engineering Phase of the Tennyson Road Crossing Safety Improvement Project, Project No. 06944 and Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with California Department of Transportation CONS 26-058

Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri , dated March 17, 2026, was filed.

It was moved by Council Member Bonilla Jr., seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26-018, “ Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $300,000 in Highway -Railway Crossing Safety Program (Section 130) Funding from the California Department of Transportation for the Preliminary Engineering Phase of the Tennyson Road Crossing Safety Improvement Project, Project No. 06944 and Execute Amendment No. 2”

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6. Adopt a Resolution Approving Side Letter of Agreements Amending Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Hayward and Both the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1909 and Hayward Fire Officers Association and Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreements CONS 26-092

Staff report submitted by Human Resources Director Tecson , dated March 17, 2026, was filed.

It was moved by Council Member Bonilla Jr., seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26-019, “ Resolution Approving Two Side Letters of Agreement with the Hayward Firefighters and the Hayward Fire Officers Association Represented by International Association of Firefighters – Local 1909 to Amend the Current Memoranda of Understanding”

7. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Police Officers Association and Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreement CONS 26-093

Staff report submitted by Human Resources Director Tecson , dated March 17, 2026, was filed.

It was moved by Council Member Bonilla Jr., seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26 -020, “ Resolution Approving a Side Letter of Agreement with the Hayward Police Officers Association to Amend the Current Memoranda of Understanding”

15 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Council Chambers
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WORK SESSION

8. FY 2026 Q1 and Q2 Semiannual Capital Improvement Program Progress Report (Report from Public Works Director Ameri) WS 26-007

Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri , dated March 17, 2026, was filed.

Public Works Director Ameri introduced the semi -annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project progress report, noting that over 100 projects are being tracked, including 12 completed in the past year ; explained that the item used to be informational and is now a work session due to improvements in reporting transparency and accessibility through a new system developed by staff ; and introduced Management Analyst Matta who presented the new online CIP semiannual progress report dashboard which was launched to provide real-time public access to project status updates.

There being no speakers, Mayor Salinas opened and closed the public comment section at 8:42 p.m.

Council Member Syrop praised the new dashboard and suggested expanding it into a citywide, map -based tool showing all projects including Strategic Roadmap projects ; and raised concerns about projects labeled “complete” despite minor unfinished elements. Public Works Director Ameri clarified that remaining issues, such as signal activations, are due to contractor delays but are being addressed, and confirmed that “complete” status reflects substantial completion, with staff actively monitoring final items.

Council Member Andrews commended the dashboard’s accessibility and asked about development time, external impacts, and funding efficiency. Public Works Director Ameri explained that the tool was implemented quickly by leveraging existing systems ; noted minimal impacts from global cost pressures so far , such as favorable bid results despite oil price concerns ; and confirmed ongoing efforts to minimize reliance on General Fund and Measure C funds by prioritizing alternative funding sources.

Council Member Roche appreciated the dashboard and asked about adding more renderings, project impacts, delays, and safety priorities. Public Works Director Ameri and Management Analyst Ma tta confirmed that some projects already include renderings and more can be added over time ; explained delays are often due to supply chain issues ; and highlighted ongoing quick -build safety projects addressing high -injury areas , aiming at reducing accidents. City Manager Ott added that a future work session will provide further detail on street safety efforts. Council Member Roche congratulated the team for reaching 100% trash capture for sewer system.
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Council Member Bonilla Jr. supported the dashboard, suggested integrating a map view and more detailed descriptions, and asked how project status is determined and about timeline clarity. Public Works Director Ameri explained that status is primarily based on adherence to project schedules, agreed to enhance clarity in descriptions, and clarified that dates typically follow the fiscal year, unless otherwise specified.

Council Member Z ermeño asked whether delaying CIP projects could ease General Fund pressures and sought confirmation on specific projects such as the public safety center .

Public Works Director Ameri explained that only a small portion of projects (less than 10%) rely on General Fund or Measure C and could be delayed for temporary relief. City Manager Ott cautioned that delays often defer necessary obligations rather than eliminate costs .

Director Ameri also confirmed ongoing progress on the public safety center and completion of a needs assessment.

COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Council Member Roche wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day and noted the widespread Irish heritage among Americans.

Council Member Andrews thanked community partners, including Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and DHIA for their contributions to the City’s 150th anniversary celebration.

Council Member Syrop recognized Community Partnerships Manager Ebadi for organizing major City events, including Hayward’s State of the City Address and Hayward’s birthday celebration.

COUNCIL REFERRALS

There were none.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:02 p.m.

APPROVED
__________________________________________________________ Mark Salinas
Mayor, City of Hayward

ATTEST:
__________________________________________________________ Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward
17 CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: MIN 26-037
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT
Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on March 24, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approves the City Council meeting minutes of March 24, 2026.

SUMMARY
The City Council held a City Council meeting on March 24, 2026.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Draft Minutes of 3/24/2026
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18 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Salinas at 7:05 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Goldstein

ROLL CALL

Present: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Goldstein, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas

Absent: COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonilla Jr., Roche

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

The City Council convened in closed session on March 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., with Council Members Bonilla Jr. and Roche absent and no public comment , regarding t wo items: 1 ) conference with property negotiators, including City of Hayward and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District , pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, regarding the Skywest property (formerly Skywest Golf Course, 1401 Golf Course Rd, 20301 Skywest Dr) (APNs 432- 0134-001-05, 432-0134-001-00, 432-0134-003-00); and 2) conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, regarding all labor groups . City Attorney Lawson reported that the City Council met and discussed both items but took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Dan Mag alhaes, HAME President , discussed ongoing phase two concession bargaining, emphasizing the need for structural change and transparency while expressing concern that negotiations may be repeating past failures; noted they worked diligently to reach agreement during phase one concession bargaining; highlighted workers’ efforts to contribute solutions; acknowledged recent progress by City leadership; and stressed the importance of protecting staff while addressing long-term budget challenges.

Council Member Andrews congratulated the Cal State East Bay Pioneers men’s basketball team on their undefeated season and for advancing to the NCAA Division II Basketball Championship; and recognized Hayward resident Abayomi for reaching the top 20 on American Idol, offering encouragement and praise.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS

City Manager Ott shared that Hayward Police Officer Yarbrough was charged in connection with a criminal investigation into illegal brothel led by the San Jose Police Department , indicating that as soon as the Hayward Police Department became aware of the matter, Officer 19 2 | M a r c h 2 4 , 202 6
Yarbrough was placed on paid administrative leave and the case was referred to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office to assume the investigation; and reaffirmed confidence in the professionalism of the Police Department.

City Manager Ott announced t wo items : 1) the Earth Day Citywide Cleanup and Fair at Weekes Park on April 25, 2026; and 2) the opening of applications for vacancies on City commissions including Clean and Green, Community Services, Library, Personnel and Planning with a submission deadline of July 31 , 2026, and for information , residents may contact the Office of the City Clerk.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Consent Items 1, 2, and 3 were pulled from the Consent Calendar for comment.

1. Adopt a Resolution Accepting and Appropriating $1,908,067 of Proposition 47 Grant Funds and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements to Implement the Approved Grant Activities, Including an Award to Bay Area Community Services for Enhanced Services for the Hayward Navigation Center over the Term of the Grant in the Amount of $1,528,600 CONS 26-085

Staff report submitted by Youth and Family Services Bureau Administrator Young, dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

In response to Council Member Andrews’ request for an update on safety conditions and crime data in the downtown action plan, related to the Hayward Navigation Center and Regis Village, Assistant City Manager Thomas responded that updated information and data from Hayward Police Department can be provided to the City Council.

It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Goldstein, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonilla Jr., Roche
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26 -021, “ Resolution Accepting and Appropriating $1,908,067 of Proposition 47 Grant Funds to Fund 230 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements to
Implement the Approved Grant Activities Including an Award to Bay Area Community Services to Operate the Hayward Navigation Center Over the Term of the Grant in the Amount of $1,528,600 in Proposition 47 Grant Funding”

20 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81854985923?pwd=y8dGdMaQ2EA9OQk1TEDLsEhSda30xG.1 Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

2. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate Up to $115,000 from the Edward Michael Nuss Trust to Fund 250 to Be Used by the Hayward Animal Services Bureau for the Community Cat Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return Program CONS 26-086

Staff report submitted by Police Chief Matthews, dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

Council Member Andrews expressed appreciation for the Edward Michael N uss Trust’s donation supporting the Hayward Animal Services Bureau’s Trap, Neuter, Vaccine and Return (TNVR) program.

Council Member Syrop commented on the acceptance of a grant supporting the TNVR program for feral cats, emphasizing its importance to the community and thank ed staff for securing funding.

It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Goldstein, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonilla Jr., Roche
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26-022, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate Up to $115,000 to Fund 250 From the Edward Michael Nuss Trust to be Used by the Hayward Animal Services Bureau for the Community Cat Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return Program”

3. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve an Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the Water Resource Recovery Facility’s (WRRF) New Administration Building and Laboratory Project, Project No. 07786 CONS 26-089

Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri , dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

Council Member Andrews requested that updates on the treatment plant project be added as a standing item at Council Infrastructure and Airport Committee meetings due to the project’s size.
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It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Goldstein, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonilla Jr., Roche
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26-023, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell to Increase the Contract Amount by $832,758”

4. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications, and Calling for Bids for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project on Hesperian Boulevard at West A Street, Project No. 07832, and Approving the Appropriation of $1,350,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund CONS 26-097

Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Goldstein, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonilla Jr., Roche
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26 -024, “ Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project on Hesperian Boulevard at West A Street, Project No. 07832 and Approving the Appropriation of $1,350,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund”

5. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Commissioner Thomas Ford from the Clean and Green Commission, Effective Immediately CONS 26-102

Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens, dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.
22 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81854985923?pwd=y8dGdMaQ2EA9OQk1TEDLsEhSda30xG.1 Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Goldstein, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonilla Jr., Roche
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26 -025, “ Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Thomas Ford from the Clean and Green Commission”

6. Adopt a Resolution Reducing the Frequency of City Council Meetings and Certain Council Standing Committees CONS 26-104

Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens, City Attorney Lawson and City Manager Ott, dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Goldstein, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonilla Jr., Roche
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26-026, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hayward Reducing the Frequency of City Council Meetings and Certain City Council Standing Committee Meetings and
Establishing a Revised Meeting Schedule”

7. Adopt Resolutions for Compliance with CalPERS, Approving a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Fire Chief’s Association, Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreement, and Approving a Resolution Agreeing to Government Code 20516, CalPERS Cost Share, for the Unrepresented Safety Executive Group that Includes the Police and Fire Chiefs who are Covered by the City of Hayward Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees CONS 26-110

Staff report submitted by Human Resources Director Tecson , dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

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It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Goldstein, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonilla Jr., Roche
ABSTAIN: None

Resolution 26-027, “ Resolution Agreeing to Government Code 20516 CalPERS Cost Share for the Unpresented Safety Executive Group”

Resolution 26 -028, “ Resolution Approving a Side Letter of Agreement with the Hayward Fire Chiefs Association to Amend the Current Memoranda of Understanding Section 6.13 Payment of Employers’ PERS Contributions and Approving a Resolution with the Unrepresented Safety Executive Group that Includes the Police and Fire Chief who are Covered by the City of Hayward Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees Agreeing to Government Code 20516 CalPERS Cost Share”

WORK SESSION

8. Work Session: Traffic Safety Initiatives and Response (Report from Public Works Director Ameri) WS 26-009

Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri , dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

Mayor Salinas expressed condolences for three recent pedestrian fatalities; emphasized the need for action and improved road safety ; highlighted growing concerns about speeding, reckless driving, and increased interactions between vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians ; noted the ongoing work of the Council Infrastructure and Airport Committee; and stressed the urgency of a comprehensive discussion on citywide traffic safety strategies.

Public Works Director Ameri announced the item and intro duced Principal Transportation Engineer Tang who along with Police Lieutenant Sill provided an overview of the staff report.

Mayor Salinas opened the public comment section at 7:59 p.m.

Glen Kirby , Hayward resident, supported the City’s traffic calming and quick -build safety efforts but noted that such measures often face public resistance ; cautioned that some designs may unintentionally create conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists ; and urged careful planning.

24 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
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Naomi Powell-Ha, NoMa Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association president, urged the City to prioritize immediate traffic safety improvements in the NoMa Prospect Hill neighborhood; supported staff’s short-term actions; cited heavy cut-through traffic, dangerous driving, and personal safety concerns; and advocated for measures such as the closure of Hazel Avenue and Hotel Avenue to through traffic, speed bumps, bulb-outs, street painting and enhanced stop signage to protect residents.

Ahmed Shorab, Hayward resident, urged the City to review and implement Bike Hayward’s Safe Streets 4 Hayward campaign demands; supported staff’s recommendation to prioritize Tennyson Road suggesting design improvements such as flex posts; noted Mision Boulevard as an additional priority area; urged prioritizing projects despite political challenges ; and emphasizing that bike infrastructure is essential for safety, not just quality of life.

Jesse Hallett supported adopting Bike Hayward’s Safe Streets 4 Hayward demands; suggested codifying staff’s response as the normal response to other traffic incidents; indicated that the commitment to Vision Zero should emphasize prioritizing human safety over traffic convenience; and praised quick-build approaches as effective, flexible solutions for improving street safety.

Tyler Dragoni advocated implementing proven safety measures such as pedestrian lead times and addressing cut -through traffic influenced by navigation apps ; emphasized that safety should take precedence over convenience ; and compared traffic safety measures to other accepted safety norms.

Alex Harmon, Hayward resident, highlighted the need for continued progress toward safer, multi-modal transportation, stressing that the City should prioritize safety over car -centric design; and encouraged integrating safety improvements into all street projects.

Bruce Dughi supported traffic diversions and safer bike infrastructure, drawing comparisons to more bike -friendly cities such as Berkeley; and emphasized the need for greater driver education and cultural change to improve empathy and reduce car dependence.

Alejandro Jasso supported quick -build improvements ; suggested specific design enhancements, such as adding flex posts and improving visibility at dangerous crossings ; emphasized that pedestrian safety should not depend on crossing location ; and urged improvements at known high-risk areas.

Mayor Salinas closed the public comment section at 8:20 p.m.

Council Member Zermeño supported continued traffic calming efforts and suggest ed accelerating the Vision Zero timeline to 2035; raised concerns about safety at the Hesperian 25 8 | M a r c h 2 4 , 202 6
and Sleepy Hollow intersection; asked about funding and bike lane mileage; and urged faster project implementation and improved lighting and maintenance.

Principal Transportation Engineer Byron Tang and Public Works Director Alex Ameri responded that funding is secured or being pursued for proposed projects and estimated about 50 miles of bike lanes installed over the past decade.

Council Member Syrop expressed appreciation for the work done by staff so far and the community advocacy; noted ongoing Council Infrastructure and Airport Committee efforts to making streets safer; asked staff to review Bike Hayward’s Safe Streets 4 Hayward demands; called for faster repair of broken safety infrastructure such as flashing beacons; expressed support for the quick-build solutions and suggested to pilot closing off streets to through traffic; and supported prioritizing Tennyson Road to secure grant funding.

Council Member Andrews highlighted the Council Infrastructure and Airport Committee efforts and supported prioritizing high -risk corridors such as Tennyson, Mission, and Foothill, while raising concerns about road rage; requested staff to explore an e-bike policy; emphasized the importance of partnerships with agencies such as Caltrans, Hayward Area Local Agencies Committee (HLAC), Downtown Hayward Improvement Association , BART; and requested comparative data on infrastructure investments.

Council Member Goldstein supported the comprehensive safety strategy, noting it builds on long-standing efforts while responding to recent incidents ; and emphasized promoting alternatives to car use by implementing quick-build solutions, fixing intersections that need it; supported prioritizing Tennyson Road improvements; supported the leading pedestrian intervals; supported implementing pedestrian -friendly signal timing, and addressing speeding and road rage through smarter traffic systems ; and encouraged outreach to Hayward employers to take part of BART discounts and promote Hayward jobs.

Mayor Salinas expressed general agreement with Council and public input, supporting rapid implementation of safety measures, prioritization of Tennyson Road, and exploration of street closures such as Hazel and Hotel; agreed to bring the item to HLAC; and emphasized the need for a clear citywide safety campaign, stronger partnerships, and community support to advance projects.

INFORMATIONAL REPORT

9. General Plan Annual Progress Report: Accept the Hayward 2040 General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025 (Report from Development Services Director Buizer) RPT 26-026

Staff report submitted by Development Services Director Buizer, dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

The item was presented as general information for the City Council and the public at large.

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777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
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Council Member Andrews noted the status of the Economic Development B randing and Marketing program and emphasized the need for stronger partnerships with organizations such as the Downtown Hayward Improvement Association and BART to better promote the City; and encouraged the development of more proactive marketing strategies tied to major regional events, including the World Cup.

Council Member Syrop emphasized the need to better align the General Plan, strategic planning efforts, resident feedback, and the budget to support more informed City decision- making.

COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were none.

COUNCIL REFERRALS

10. Referral: Response to Allegations Regarding Cesar Chavez and Review of City Recognition (Referral from Mayor Salinas, Council Member Bonilla Jr., and Council Member Zermeño) RPT 26-031

Referral submitted by Mayor Salinas, Council Member Bonilla Jr., and Council Member Zermeño, dated March 24, 2026, was filed.

Mayor Salinas introduced a Council referral co-authored with Council Members Zermeño and Bonilla Jr., apologizing for not meeting the standard ten-day submission timeline and offering to table the item, withdraw it, or proceed by consensus. He noted the three actions requested in the referral – preparing a public statement, reviewing all City facilities and artifacts, and evaluating the City holiday currently observed in Cesar Chavez’s name – were already being addressed by staff, including consideration of re naming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day.

Council Member Andrews expressed empathy for those impacted by the situation and emphasized that the broader labor and community movements would continue despite the news. While acknowledging the urgency of the referral due to the upcoming holiday, she stressed the importance of adhering to City Council procedures, and stated she was not in favor of pulling the item but wanted consistency in following established policies.

Council Member Syrop supported moving forward with the referral to address community concerns in a timely manner, emphasizing the importance of being responsive to the harm caused; suggested creating a more flexible process for urgent referrals in the future ; and expressed appreciation for Mayor Salinas’ leadership and staff’s quick response, while 27 10 | M a r c h 2 4 , 2 0 2 6
affirming the City’s responsibility to stand in solidarity with farmworkers and the community.

Council Member Goldstein supported advancing the referral without delay, emphasizing the importance of standing with farm workers and acknowledging the complexity of reconciling admiration for historical figures with new information ; expressed sympathy for those affected; and reaffirmed the need to continue supporting the broader labor movement despite the circumstances.

Council Member Zermeño expressed support for taking action on the referral, emphasizing the importance of addressing the issue promptly; added that he would respect Council rules if the majority chose otherwise ; and reaffirmed his agreement with the proposed actions , stressing the need to move forward without unnecessary delay.

City Attorney Lawson responded to Mayor Salinas’ inquiry by advising the City Council to suspend the referral rule regarding the submission timeline and proceed with acting on the matter.

Mayor Salinas reflected on the significance of the issue , acknowledging the harm caused ; reiterated that while individuals may fall short, the broader labor movement endures ; and advocated for continued support of affected communities.

It was moved by Mayor Salinas , seconded by Council Membe r Zermeño, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Goldstein, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Bonilla Jr., Roche
ABSTAIN: None

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:17 p.m.

APPROVED

__________________________________________________________ Mark Salinas
Mayor, City of Hayward

ATTEST:

__________________________________________________________ Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward
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Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 26-109
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Library Services

SUBJECT
Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate 1) Up to $350,000 Annually in Funding from the California State Library and 2) Up to $350,000 Annually in Donations, Contributions, and Grants from Various Groups and Individuals for Library Services and Programs through the End of Fiscal Year 2028-29

RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts resolutions (Attachments II and III) authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate up to $350,000 annually in grant funding from the California State Library and up to $350,000 annually in donations, contributions, and grants from various groups and individuals to support the operation of Library services and programs through the end of Fiscal Year 2028-29.

SUMMARY
Library staff continuously seek outside funding to support programs and services. External contributions, donations and grants play an important role in supplementing City resources and allowing the Library to respond to emerging needs and opportunities throughout the year.

Staff is seeking authorization to accept $350,000 annually from the State Library and $350,000 annually from other sources. This level of authorization provides sufficient flexibility to accommodate anticipated donations and potential growth in monetary support while ensuring funds can continue to be used to enhance services for the community. Staff is seeking authorization for these levels for the next three (3) Fiscal Years (Fiscal Year 2026-27, Fiscal Year 2027-28, and Fiscal Year 2028-29). With Council approval of the attached resolutions, staff will appropriate these additional funds when available and provide services and programs per the requirements of the donations and grants.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution: State Library
Attachment III Resolution: Other Sources
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DATE: April 7, 2026

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Director of Library Services, Jayanti Addleman

SUBJECT: Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate 1) Up to $350,000 Annually in Funding from the California State Library and 2) Up to $350,000 Annually in Donations, Contributions, and Grants from Various Groups and Individuals for Library Services and Programs through the End of Fiscal Year 2028-29

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts resolutions (Attachments II and III) authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate up to $350,000 annually in grant funding from the California State Library and up to $350,000 annually in donations, contributions, and grants from various groups and individuals to support the operation of Library services and programs through the end of Fiscal Year 2028-29.

SUMMARY

Library staff continuously seek outside funding to support programs and services. External contributions, donations and grants play an important role in supplementing City resources and allowing the Library to respond to emerging needs and opportunities throughout the year.

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FISCAL IMPACT

Outside funding for Library programs supplement the City’s General Fund and help support Library services. There is no negative impact to the General Fund from accepting these supplemental funds as the City is already providing these services and programs.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION

State Library Funding
Hayward Public Library currently receives an annual allocation from the State Library that helps fund programs and services like Literacy Plus, Adult Literacy, Families for Literacy, Early Learning for Families, English as a Second Language, Lunch at the Library, and Zip Books. In addition, the California State Library has a variety of grants available to Libraries (e.g., Library Services and Technology Act, Book-to-Action, etc.) that the Library often applies for as they arise and receives grant funding in various amounts throughout the year.

Donations from Individuals and Groups
The Hayward Public Library has a long history of partnership with community organizations, nonprofit support groups, foundations, and individual donors amongst other miscellaneous groups who contribute funds to support Library programming, community events, and services that benefit the Hayward community. Over the last four (4) fiscal years, the Library has received an average of more than $100,000 annually in donations, contributions, and grants. Key contributors have included the Friends of the Hayward Public Library, the Hayward Literacy Plus Council, and the Donna L. & Edward E. Martins Foundation. These funds have supported program materials, special events, and other initiatives that enhance Library services.

The table below summarizes the amounts received from these sources in fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025.

FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
State Library $191,832 $259,658 $206,578
Other Sources $337,825 $227,774 $54,570

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

This agenda item is a routine operational item and relates to the Council’s Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Organizational Health (strengthen fiscal sustainability) and Enhance Community Safety and Quality of Life (implement community enrichment).

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Prepared by: Melissa Burkley, Management Analyst I

Recommended by: Jayanti Addleman, Director of Library Services

Approved by:

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Jennifer Ott, City Manager

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HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 26-____

Introduced by Council Member _________

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE UP TO $ 350,000 ANNUALLY IN FUNDING FROM THE

CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

WHEREAS, the Library provides Literacy and Family Learning programs and services at both library branches in partnership with the California State Library Literacy Services program; and

WHEREAS, the Library provides other community programs and services through additional funds and grant opportunities available from the California State Library; and

WHEREAS, Opportunities for funding are expected to continue through the foreseeable future.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward authorizes the City Manager to accept and appropriate up to $ 350,000 annually in grant funding from the California State Library to support the operation of Library services and programs through the end of FY 2029.
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IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, _______________ 2026

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 26-____

Introduced by Council Member _________

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE UP TO $350,000 IN DONATIONS AND GRANTS TO SUPPORT

LIBRARY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH THE END OF F ISCAL YEAR 2028-29

WHEREAS, nonprofit and donor organizations, miscellaneous groups, and individuals regularly provide the Library with donations, contributions, and grants to support services, programs, and community events; and

WHEREAS, The average annual amount of these donations, contributions, and grants to the Library has been over $100,000 for the last four (4) fiscal years; and

WHEREAS, a streamlined acceptance and appropriation process ensures that checks can be deposited before becoming stale dated and allows the Library to capitalize on spontaneous acts of generosity and time- sensitive purchasing opportunities that support Library services and programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward authorizes the City Manager to accept and appropriate up to $ 350,000 per fiscal year in donations, contributions, and grants from nonprofit and donor organizations, individuals, and miscellaneous groups in support of Library Services and Programs through F iscal Year 2028-29.

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IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, ______________2026

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 26-111
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Attorney

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Approving Participation in the National Opioid Remnant Defendants Settlement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Submit all Necessary Settlement Participation Documents on Behalf of the City of Hayward.

RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) approving participation in the Remnant Defendants Settlement with six regional distributors/dispenser defendants: Associated Pharmacies, Inc (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) (the Six Remnant Defendants), and authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit all necessary settlement participation documents on behalf of the City of Hayward.

SUMMARY
In March 2026, the settlement administrator for the national opioid litigation advised the City of Hayward that it is eligible to participate in a new national opioid settlement that has been reached with six regional distributors/dispenser defendants (Remnant Defendants Settlement): Associated Pharmacies, Inc (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) (Six Remnant Defendants). There is one settlement agreement covering the combined settlement with the Six Remnant Defendants.

If effectuated, the proposed Remnant Defendants Settlement will result in the Six Remnant Defendants paying a combined $97,625,000 nationally in cash for purposes of abating the opioid epidemic. An Eligible Entity’s participation in the Settlement will result in a one-time settlement payment to each Eligible Entity. The Settlement funds must be used for approved uses identified in the Settlement Agreement.

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The Remnant Defendants Settlement does not include State Attorneys General or any amount allocated to a State. Rather, this Settlement will be distributed only and directly to any Eligible Entity that participates by signing and returning the settlement participation documents to the settlement administrator by May 4, 2026. If Hayward participates in the settlements described above, it would be entitled to receive a portion of the settlement proceeds as set forth in the Settlement Agreement.

ATTACHMENTS
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Attachment II Resolution
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DATE: April 7, 2026

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: City Attorney

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving Participation in the National Opioid Remnant Defendants Settlement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Submit all Necessary Settlement Participation Documents on Behalf of the City of Hayward

RECOMMENDATION

That the Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) approving participation in the Remnant Defendants Settlement with six regional distributors/dispenser defendants:

Associated Pharmacies, Inc (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) (the Six Remnant Defendants), and authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit all necessary settlement participation documents on behalf of the City of Hayward.

SUMMARY

In March 2026, the settlement administrator for the n ational opioid litigation advised the City of Hayward that it is eligible to participate in a new national opioid settlement that has been reached with six regional distributors/dispenser defendants (Remnant Defendants Settlement): Associated Pharmacies, Inc (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; N orth Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) (Six Remnant Defendants). There is one settlement agreement covering the combined settlement with the Six Remnant Defendants.

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The Remnant Defendants Settlement does not include State Attorneys General or any amount allocated to a State. Rather, this Settlement will be distributed only and directly to any Eligible Entity that participates by signing and returning the settlement participation documents to the settlement administrator by May 4, 2026. If Hayward participates in the settlements described above, it would be entitled to receive a portion of the settlement proceeds as set forth in the Settlement Agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT

If the City chooses to participate in the settlement, the funds will be used to fund care, treatment, or other programs and expenditures designed to (1) address the misuse and abuse of opioid products, (2) treat or mitigate opioid use or related disorders, or (3) mitigate other alleged effects of, including on those injured as a result of, the opioid epidemic, including reasonably related administrative expenses. The City can use these funds to offset or supplement future expenses of existing programs, to expand or enhance existing programs, or to fund new programs. The funds cannot be used to reimburse past program expenses. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Hayward has been allocated

0.0128788857% of the $97,625,000 settlement proceeds (approximately $12,500).

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION

On December 14, 202 1, the City Council previously approved participation in settleme nts involving the three largest pharmaceutical opioid distributors: McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen (Distributors), and opioid manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its parent company Johnson & Johnson (collectively, J&J). On March 28, 2023 the City Council approved participation in the nationwide settlement involving Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walmart and Walgreens. On September 23, 2025, the City Council approved participation in the Purdue Pharma L.P./Sackler National Opioid Settlement and the Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlements . The settlements will provide substantial funds to states and subdivisions for abatement of the Opioids epidemic across the country and will impose transformative changes in the way the settling defendants conduct their business.1

The Remnant Defendants Settlement would resolve the claims of local governments across the country that have filed lawsuits in federal and state courts against the respective entities.

The Settlement requires that each Eligible Entity take affirmative steps to “opt in” to the Settlement. The participation rate will be used to determine whether participation for each Remnant Defendant is sufficient to move forward.

The date of the one-time settlement payment has not been finalized. Settlement funds must be spent on identified uses described in the Settlement Agreement. If authorized by the City Council, the City Manager will submit the necessary forms by th e May 4, 2026 participation deadline.

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STRATEGIC ROADMAP

This item is a routine operational item and does not relate to any of the specific projects outlined in the Council’s Strategic Roadmap.

NEXT STEPS

Adoption of the resolution will allow the City Manager to submit the required forms for participation in the settlement. The participation forms must be submitted to the national settlement administrator by May 4, 2026.

Prepared and Recommended by: Michael Lawson, City Attorney Michael Vigilia, Senior Assistant City Attorney

Approved by:

_____________________________
Jennifer Ott, City Manager
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HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 26-____

Introduced by Council Member _________

RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL OPIOID

REMNANT DEFENDANTS SETTLEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY SETTLEMENT

PARTICIPATION DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD

WHEREAS, a settlement has been reached in multi-district litigation brought by states and cities against six regional distributors/dispenser defendants (Remnant Defendants Settlement): Associated Pharmacies, Inc (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) (Six Remnant Defendants) , for their roles in the opioid crisis; and

WHEREAS, if effectuated, the proposed Remnant Defendants Settlement will result in the Six Remnant Defendants paying a combined $97,625,000.00 in cash for purposes of abating the opioid epidemic, which will be distributed to cities and counties that participate in the settlement; and

WHEREAS, although the City of Hayward is not a litigating entity involved in th e litigation it may opt-in and receive the benefits of the settlements in exchange for releasing its claims against the Six Remnant Defendants as part of the Settlement; and

WHEREAS, opting-in to the settlement will enable the City to receive 0.0128788857% of the total settlement fund, which can be used to treat opioid use disorder and for other purposes described in the Settlement Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to agree to the terms of the proposed settlement; and

WHEREAS, jurisdictions must opt-in to the settlement by May 4, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hayward that the terms of the settlement agreement with the Six Remnant Defendants regarding the national opioid litigation described herein are hereby accepted.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and submit all documents necessary for the City of Hayward to participate in the Remnant Defendants Settlement regarding the national opioid litigation described herein.

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IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, ___________________, 2026

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: _______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

___________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward

44 CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 26-112
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Development Services

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 between the City of Hayward and the County of Alameda to Participate in the Alameda County HOME Consortium

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to execute the Cooperation Agreement (the Agreement) and all other implementing documents to enable the City of Hayward to participate in the Alameda County HOME Consortium...End

SUMMARY
Every three years, the City of Hayward must reaffirm its membership in the Alameda County HOME Consortium by entering into a Cooperation Agreement with the HOME Consortium. The administrative agreement between the City and Alameda County enables the City to continue participating in the Consortium, of which it has been a member since 1991.

Through Consortium membership, the City has received over $15 million in funds for HOME-eligible housing assistance activities benefitting households at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI), including acquiring, rehabilitating, and constructing affordable housing developments, and providing homebuyer and tenant-based rental assistance. The County is proposing to modify the Cooperation Agreement during the consortium term to centralize, streamline, and improve the administration of the HOME grant. The County will assume responsibility for administration of the HOME grant, compliance and allocation of funding. It is anticipated that existing Hayward projects will continue to receive funding and future allocation will be reviewed by consortium members. Staff recommends that the City Council adopts the resolution to authorize the City’sparticipation in the Consortium for FY 2027 through 2029 and authorizes the City Manager to execute amendments to the Cooperation Agreement consistent with this staff report.

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DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing t he City Manager t o Execute a Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 between the City of Hayward and the County of Alameda to Participate in the Alameda County HOME Consortium

SUMMARY
Every three years, the City of Hayward must reaf�irm its membership in the Alameda County HOME Consortium by entering into a Cooperation Agreement with the HOME Consortium.

The administrative agreement between the City and Alameda County enables the City to continue participating in the Consortium, of which it has been a member since 1991.

Through Consortium membership, the City has received over $15 million in funds for HOME- eligible housing assistance activities bene�itting households at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI), including acquiring, rehabilitating, and constructing affordable housing developments, and providing homebuyer and tenant- based rental assistance. The County is proposing to modify the Cooperation Agreement during the term of the consortium to centralize, streamline, and improve the administration of the HOME grant. The County will assume responsibility for administration of the HOME grant, compliance and allocation of funding. It is anticipated that existing Hayward projects will continue to receive funding and future allocation will be reviewed by consortium members . Staff recommends that the City Council adopts the resolution to authorize the City’s participation in the Consortium for FY 2027 through 2029 and authorizes the City Manager to approve an amendment to the Cooperation Agreement consistent with this staff report.

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FISCAL IMPACT
Whether the City participates in the HOME consortium or not, there is no �iscal impact to the General Fund associated with th is agenda item. However , if the City does not participate in the HOME Consortium, the City would risk a loss of HOME project and administration funds for at least the next program year. Furthermore, if the City does not participate in the HOME Consortium under a possible new, streamlined model, in which the administration of HOME funds is streamlined through the County, the City would not have in�luence over projects and programs that should be funded.

BACKGROUND
Since 1991, the City of Hayward has been a part of the Alameda County HOME Consortium, which includes unincorporated Alameda County and the C ities of Alameda, Fremont, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City. Hayward’s participation in the Consortium has assured the City a total allocation of approximately $15 million of federal HOME Investment Partnership Funds since FY 1992. Funds must be used for HOME-eligible housing assistance activities, such as:
• Affordable housing development through acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction activities
• Homebuyer assistance
• Tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA)
HOME program regulations require that 100% of HOME funds be used to assist households with incomes at or below 80% of the AMI adjusted for household size.

DISCUSSION
The City’s participation in the Consortium assures the City an annual allocation of HOME funds and alleviates the administrative burden of administering the funds. As the representative of the Consortium, Alameda County acts as the lead member for administrative and federal reporting purposes and coordinates the production of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) required by HUD. Several other reporting activities are also carried out in a joint effort by the participating jurisdictions.

The overall objective of the program is to provide high-quality, sustainable affordable housing. In previous years, HOME funds were used to help finance the following housing projects:
• Construction of the Glenn Berry and Sara Conner Court Apartments • Rehabilitation of Huntwood Commons and Tennyson Gardens Apartments • Acquisition and rehabilitation of Leidig Court Apartments • Acquisition of Cypress Glen Apartments
• Loan for the Weinreb Place (aka Hayward Senior Housing II) affordable senior complex
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• Loan for the Alta Mira Affordable Family and Senior Apartments (aka the South Hayward BART affordable housing project)
• Acquisition and development of Mission Paradise
Funds also provide tenant-based rental assistance to low-income renters. Since 2008, funds have been set aside to pay for rental subsidies for participants of Project Independence, a program that provides services and rental subsidies to emancipated youth (youth age 18 to 24 who have aged out of the foster care system).

The County is proposing to modify the Cooperation Agreement during the term of the consortium to streamline and improve the administration of the HOME grant . The Consortium will continue the current operational model, in which participating jurisdictions will continue receiving an annual allocation and be responsible for HOME program compliance, for at least one year. However, next year, the County intends to assume all responsibility for the administration of the HOME program for the Consortium and will administer the funding allocation of HOME funds to subrecipients. City staff will continue to sit on the HOME Technical Advisory Committee through which the City’s interes ts will be represented. Local jurisdiction representatives may vote on approval of projects and evaluate requests for proposals. Currently, the HOME Consortium is �inalizing this transition.

Importantly, this proposed modi�ication to the consortium model would streamline administration of HOME projects. Currently, City staff spend large amounts of time corresponding with County staff for administrative tasks like invoicing, reimbursement requests, and inquiries related to project set-up. Shifting these administrative tasks to County staff would reduce City staff time currently used for time- consuming monitoring and administration requirements. Furthermore, it is expected that the HOME Consortiu m will continue to fund existing projects such as Project Independence . Finally, developers who would otherwise be limited to Hayward’s annual allocation could receive larger awards through this new model, increasing project feasibility for affordable housing developments.

Staff recommend that the City Council approve the continued participation in the Alameda County HOME Consortium for the next three federal fiscal years — October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029 and authorizes the City Manager to approve an amendment to the Cooperation Agreement consistent with this staff report.

ECONOMIC IMPACT
Continuing participation in the Alameda County HOME Consortium provides the opportunity for Hayward’s low-income residents to have access to decent, safe, and sanitary housing and help prevent housing instability and homelessness.

STRATEGIC ROADMAP
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are bringing forth this item because it is a necessary administrative step for remaining in the HOME Consortium.

PUBLIC CONT ACT
Neither the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development nor the County of Alameda require a public hearing or other public contact for either the Agreement or participation in the consortium. Therefore, Staff did not initiate any stakeholder engagement.

NEXT STEPS
Project-related funds will be used for HOME -eligible housing -assistance activities. The Consortium will determine whether to pivot to a new model during the next calendar year.

Prepared by: Ayush Patel, Management Analyst II

Recommended by: Sara Buizer , AICP , Director of Development Services Christina Morales, Deputy Director of Development Services Leigha Schmidt, Principal Planner

Approved by:

Jennifer Ott, City Manager

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HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 26-___

Introduced by Council Member _____________

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY

OF HAYWARD IN THE ALAMEDA COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM FOR HOME

FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO

MAINTAIN THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE CONSORTIUM FOR HOME PROGRAM

FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT OF 1990

WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has enacted the Cranston- Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 and Federal regulations have been adopted pursuant thereto, hereinafter called the “Act”; and
WHEREAS, Title II of the Act creates the HOME Investment Partnership Program hereinafter called “HOME,” that provides funds to participating jurisdictions for acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction of affordable housing, homebuyer and tenant- based rental assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Act allows local governments to form consortia for the purpose of receiving and administering HOME funds and carrying out purposes of the Act; and WHEREAS, the cities of Alameda, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Leandro and Union City have expressed their interest in joining with the Alameda County Urban County (consisting of the cities of Albany, Dublin, Emeryville, Newark, Piedmont, and the unincorporated County) to continue in the Alameda County HOME Consortium for federal fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hayward hereby authorizes the City of Hayward ’s continued participation in the Alameda County HOME Consortium.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that t he City Council of the City of Hayward hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to maintain the eligibility of the Consortium for HOME program funds in accordance with the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that t he City Council of the City of Hayward hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute amendments to the cooperation agreement as needed subject to approval by City Attorney as to form.

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IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA,______________________, 2026 ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: _____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney of the City of Hayward

52 CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 26-114
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with St. Francis Electric, Inc., to Increase the Contract Amount by $400,000 for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed Maximum Compensation of $1,600,000, Update Exhibit A (Bid Price Schedule), and to Extend the Term of the Agreement by 1-year to Continue On-Call Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance and Emergency Repair Support Services

RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the existing Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with St. Francis Electric, Inc., (St. Francis) to increase the contract amount by $400,000, for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,600,000, update Exhibit A (Bid Price Schedule), and extend the term of the agreement by 1-year through June 30, 2027, to continue on-call support and emergency repair services for traffic signal and streetlight infrastructure.

SUMMARY
The City entered into a three-year agreement on June 28, 2023, with St. Francis to provide on-call support and emergency repair services for traffic signals and streetlight infrastructure, with the effective date from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. To continue receiving on-call support and services from St.

Francis, staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the existing agreement with St. Francis to increase the contract amount by $400,000 for a total not-to-exceed maximum compensation of $1,600,000, update Exhibit A (Bid Price Schedule), and extend the term of the agreement by 1-year through June 30, 2027.

ATTACHMENTS
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Attachment II Resolution
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DATE: April 7, 2026

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Director of Public Works

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with St. Francis Electric, Inc., to Increase the Contract Amount by $400,000 for a Total Maximum Compensation Not-to- Exceed $1,600,000, Update Exhibit A (Bid Price Schedule) , and to Extend the Term of the Agreement by 1 -year to Continue On -Call Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance and Emergency Repair Support Services

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the existing Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with St. Francis Electric, Inc., (St. Francis) to increase the contract amount by $400,000, for a total maximum compensation not-to-exceed $1,600,000, update Exhibit A (Bid Price Schedule), and extend the term of the agreement by 1-year through June 30, 2027, to continue on- call support and emergency repair services for traffic signal and streetlight infrastructure.

SUMMARY

The City entered into a three-year agreement on June 28, 2023, with St. Francis to provide on-call support and emergency repair services for traffic signals and streetlight infrastructure, with the effective date from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. To continue receiving on-call support and services from St. Francis, staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the existing agreement with St. Francis to increase the contract amount by $400,000 for a total maximum compensation not-to-exceed $1,600,000, update Exhibit A (Bid Price Schedule), and extend the term of the agreement by 1-year through June 30, 2027.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact on the General Fund or Measure C

The funding for these services will come from previously adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets allocated for Streetlight and Traffic Signal Maintenance in Fund 210 – Gas Tax Fund.

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BACKGROUND

Hayward’s Public Works & Utilities Department is responsible for maintaining 147 traffic signals, over 8,000 streetlights, and additional devices such as flashing beacons, radar feedback signs, high intensity activated crosswalk beacons, and rectangular rapid flashing beacon signs. The City’s Traffic Signal Technicians perform routine maintenance and repair services for the City’s traffic signals and streetlights, such as replacing signal detection, streetlight fixture repair, and overall inspection.

St. Francis, the On-Call Streetlight and Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency Repair contractor, provides after-hours and weekend emergency services support, as well as support for CIP projects, complex problem-solving, and other large labor-intensive projects. Services include, but are not limited to, repairing traffic signals and streetlights, testing and inspecting equipment, testing and locating detector loops and cameras, installing and modifying signal systems, painting, reviewing signal timing plans, assisting in the installation of a new traffic signal, installing and maintaining video detection systems, installing and troubleshooting the City’s fiber optics network, and providing training to City staff as needed in the use of certain equipment.

DISCUSSION

The current three-year agreement with St. Francis was executed on June 28, 2023, with an effective date of July 1, 2023, and terminates on June 30, 2026. The compensation was set not-to-exceed $300,000 per fiscal year for a total of $900,000 for the contract term. Due to additional work needed in FY24, the contract was amended on March 17, 2025, to increase the contract amount by $300,000 for a total maximum compensation not-to-exceed $1,200,000.

As the existing contract is nearing termination and there is a continuous high demand for streetlight and traffic signal maintenance and emergency repair services, Amendment No. 2 provides a 1-year contract extension, increases maximum compensation by $400,000 for FY27, and an update to Exhibit A (Bid Price Schedule). It is noted that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflationary adjustment of 2.5% was applied in the updated Exhibit A.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

This contract provides significant benefits to Hayward residents, businesses, and patrons by facilitating the timely and efficient repairs to damaged streetlights, traffic signals, and other devices.

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

This agenda item is a routine operational item. Although St. Francis’ services do not directly support implementation of Council’s Strategic Roadmap, they support the implementation of the following planning documents and policies:

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• The Hayward 2040 General Plan1 has a Mobility Element and several related goals, including providing complete streets, balancing multimodal systems, improving pedestrian facilities and bikeway, transportation demand management, and safe movement of goods throughout the City.

• The Hayward Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP)2 is consistent with the Hayward 2040 General Plan and outlines efforts to improve pedestrian safety.

These include the installation and maintenance of rectangular rapid flashing beacons, signal improvements, and pedestrian hybrid beacons, which will be performed by the vendor.

SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES

This agenda item supports routine installation and maintenance of streetlight and traffic signal infrastructure, and supports the City’s sustainability initiatives by minimizing congestion, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

PUBLIC CONTACT

No public contact has been made related to this agenda item.

NEXT STEPS

If Council approves, the City Manager will execute Amendment No. 2 to the existing agreement with St. Francis Electric, Inc., to increase the maximum compensation amount by $400,000 for a total maximum compensation not-to-exceed $1,600,000, update Exhibit A (Price Bid Schedule), and extend the contract term by 1-year though June 30, 2027 for the City to continue receiving on-call support and emergency repair services for traffic signal and streetlight infrastructure.

Prepared by: Jade Kim, Assistant Transportation Engineer Marissa Matta, Management Analyst II

Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works

Approved by:

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Jennifer Ott, City Manager

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HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 26-____

Introduced by Council Member _________

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, INC., TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM COMPENSATION AMOUNT BY $400,000 FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM COMPENSATION NOT-TO- EXCEED $1,600,000, UPDATE EXHIBIT A (BID PRICE SCHEDULE), AND TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT BY 1-YEAR TO CONTINUE ON-CALL

TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY

REPAIR SUPPORT SERVICES

WHEREAS, the City is responsible for maintaining 14 7 traffic signals, over 8,000 streetlights, and additional devices such as flashing beacons, radar feedback signs, high intensity activated crosswalk beacons, and rectangular rapid flashing beacon signs; and

WHEREAS, the City entered a three-year agreement with St. Francis Electric, Inc., (“St.

Francis”) for On -Call Streetlight and Traffic Signal Maintenance services primarily in the after-hours and on weekends to support the City’s traffic signal technician and repair streetlights and traffic signal equipment. The agreement is effective starting on July 1, 2023, and terminates on June 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the contract amount was first amended on March 17, 2025, to increase the contract amount by $300,000 for a total maximum compensation not -to-exceed $1,200,000 for a three-year contract term; and

WHEREAS, due to the existing agreement expiration date and the continuous high demand for streetlight and traffic signal maintenance and emergency repair services, an additional funding amount of $400,000 for fiscal year 2027 for a total amended not-to-exceed maximum compensation of $1,600,000, update to the Exhibit A (Price Bid Schedule) reflecting

2.5% Consumer Price Index adjustment , and a 1 -year contract term extension are recommended for St. Francis to continue their on-call services for the extended contract term through June 30, 2027.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Amendment No. 2 to the existing professional service agreement with St. Francis Electric, Inc. to increase the contract maximum compensation by $ 400,000 for a total maximum compensation not -to-exceed $1,600,000, update Exhibit A (Price Bid Schedule), and extend the contract term by 1 year through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

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IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA , 2026

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward
58 CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 26-115
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc., Increasing the Maximum Compensation by $125,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Maximum Compensation Amount of $625,000 to Provide Geographic Information System (GIS) Services, and Appropriating Additional Funds in an Amount of $250,000 for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project No. 07117

RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II):

1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement (PSA) with EKI Environment & Water (EKI) increasing maximum compensation in an amount not- to-exceed $125,000, resulting in a total contract maximum compensation of $625,000 to provide geographic information system (GIS) services.

2. Appropriating additional funds in the amount of $250,000 from the water and sewer enterprise funds for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project No. 07117.

SUMMARY
The Utilities Division of the Department of Public Works & Utilities is responsible for maintaining maps of the City’swater and sanitary sewer systems. Both City staff and the public rely on this information to approximately locate the water and sewer pipelines and related infrastructure. On January 17, 2023, Council authorized PSAs with CSG Consultants (CSG), EKI Water & Environment (EKI), Harris & Associates (Harris), Lee and Ro, and V. W. Housen for on-call engineering support and staff augmentation services in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000, with individual PSAs in amounts not to exceed $500,000. Under this authorization, on June 2, 2023, the City of Hayward (City) issued a request for task proposal to CSG, EKI, and Harris based on their relevant experience and qualifications for geographic information system (GIS) services. Staff had completed a review process of the proposals submitted by the June 23, 2023 deadline, and EKI was awarded the Geographic Information System Data Development and Conversion Project No. 07117 for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $500,000 to update the City’swater and sewer system maps and prepare a feasibility study to evaluate potential new features for the City’sonline version of the maps. Staff is requesting City Council to approve an increase to EKI’s contract in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000, resulting in a total maximum compensation CITY OF HAYWARD Printed on 4/2/2026Page 1 of 2
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to EKI’s contract in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000, resulting in a total maximum compensation amount of $625,000, for additional services to improve the online maps and create a separate application for documenting observations made in the field. In addition, staff is requesting City Council to appropriate a total of $250,000 from the water and sewer enterprise funds for the additional services and project administration cost by City staff.

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DATE: April 7, 2026

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Director of Public Works

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc., Increasing the Maximum Compensation by $125,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $625,000 to Provide Geographic Information System (GIS) Services, and Appropriating Additional Funds in an Amount of $250,000 from the Water and S ewer Enterprise Funds for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project No. 07117

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II):

1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement (PSA) with EKI Environment & Water (EKI) increasing maximum compensation in an amount of $125,000, resulting in a total contract amount not-to-exceed $625,000 to provide geographic information system (GIS) services.

2. Appropriating additional funds in the amount of $250,000 for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project No. 07117.

SUMMARY

The Utilities Division of the Department of Public Works & Utilities is responsible for maintaining maps of the City’s water and sanitary sewer systems. Both City staff and the public rely on this information to approximately locate the water and sewer pipelines and related infrastructure. On January 17, 20231, Council authorized PSAs with CSG Consultants (CSG), EKI Water & Environment (EKI), Harris & Associates (Harris), Lee and Ro, and V. W.

Housen for on-call engineering support and staff augmentation services in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000, with individual PSAs in amounts not to exceed $500,000. Under this authorization, on June 2, 2023, the City of Hayward (City) issued a request for task proposal to CSG, EKI, and Harris based on their relevant experience and qualifications for geographic information system (GIS) services. Staff had completed a review process of the proposals submitted by the June 23, 2023 deadline, and EKI was

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awarded the Geographic Information System Data Development and Conversion Project No. 07117 for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $500,000 to update the City’s water and sewer system maps and prepare a feasibility study to evaluate potential new features for the City’s online version of the maps. Staff is requesting City Council to approve an increase to EKI’s contract in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000, resulting in a total maximum compensation not to exceed $625,000, for additional services to improve the online maps and create a separate application for documenting observations made in the field. In addition, staff is requesting City Council to appropriate a total of $250,000 from the water and sewer enterprise funds for the additional services and costs of project administration by City staff.

FISCAL IMPACT

This item does not impact the General Fund or Measure C.

The estimated costs for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project are as follows:

Professional GIS Services – Consultant $125,000
Project Administration – City Staff (Estimated) $125,000

Total $250,000

The adopted FY26 CIP includes approximately $118,000 to cover the existing GIS services related to the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project, Project No. 07177, in the Water Improvement Fund 604 and Sewer Improvement Fund 612. The additional requested amount of $125,000 in the PSA will cover the additional services related to improvements of the online maps and create a separate application for documentation in the field. The estimated staff time of $125,000 includes project management, updating the record drawings repository, and conducting field work to locate sanitary sewer manholes to improve the accuracy of the sewer system data. Staff is requesting City Council to appropriate a total amount of $250,000, split evenly between Fund 604 and Fund 612, to Project No. 07177 to cover all the additional services provided by the consultant and City staff.

BACKGROUND

The City’s water system is comprised of approximately 405 miles of pipeline, 16 water storage reservoirs, and 10 pump stations. The City has approximately 38,085 service connections in various sectors such as commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional/governmental. Additionally, the City’s sanitary sewer collection system includes approximately 322 miles of gravity sewers, four miles of force mains, and nine lift stations. The City’s sewer service area includes approximately 36,379 accounts, made up of residential, commercial, and industrial users. The sewer collection system conveys the wastewater flow to the City’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), formerly known as the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF).

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The City uses ArcGIS software, a geographic information system for mapping and data management. The data include information about the system components such as pipes, valves, hydrants, manholes, and other structures. Once the data is updated in ArcGIS, the water and sewer maps are generated in portable document format (PDF) and can then be printed as hard copies. City staff and the public depend on the maps and record drawings to approximately locate water and sewer pipelines and related infrastructure. The GIS database also helps staff manage and plan the upgrades and replacements of the water and sewer systems. In addition, the City maintains an online version of the maps. Due to the detailed nature of the data, the online version of the system maps is for internal use only.

The City maintains an ongoing effort to keep its maps up to date by incorporating changes to the water and sewer systems due to improvements, replacements, extensions, and relocations performed by the City and developers.

On January 17, 2023, Council authorized PSAs with CSG, EKI, Harris, Lee and Ro, and V. W.

Housen for on-call engineering support and staff augmentation services in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000, with individual PSAs in amounts not to exceed $500,000.

Under this authorization, on June 2, 2023, a request for task proposal (RFTP) was advertised and issued to CSG, Harris, and EKI based on their relevant experience and qualifications for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project. On June 23, 2023, the RFTP submittal deadline, the City had received two (2) valid proposals from Harris and EKI. Based on the five (5) project tasks and evaluation criteria set forth in the RFTP, EKI’s proposal was ranked highest with an average score of 86 out of a total of 100 points. Both firms are well qualified and assembled strong teams for this project. However, while EKI’s fee is somewhat larger than Harris, staff selected EKI for demonstrating the best combination of qualifications and responsiveness to the City’s RFTP scope of work and related criteria.

To date, two tasks have been authorized under these agreements. EKI was awarded the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project, Project No. 07177, for a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 for professional GIS services. V.W. Housen was awarded staff augmentation services for a not-to-exceed amount of $220,000.

DISCUSSION

EKI has incorporated new data and produced updated water and sewer maps in PDF for staff to print hard copies. EKI has also evaluated the feasibility of implementing several enhancements to the City’s current online maps of its water and sewer systems. The City requested a proposal from EKI for additional services to fully implement the new enhancements to the City’s online map version (for internal use only) so that, in addition to hard copies, City staff can use the online maps more efficiently. The improvements include adding direct hyperlinks to records and as-built drawings, developing a separate application to record field observations, and creating a water valve labeling scheme. These improvements will help staff more easily locate and manage water and sewer infrastructure and improve efficiency when using the maps. Staff is requesting Council 63

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approval to increase EKI’s contract by an amount not-to-exceed $125,000, resulting in a total contract maximum compensation of $625,000 for additional services to complete the improvements to the City’s online maps and develop a separate application for documenting field observations.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Updating the City’s water and sewer maps improves efficiency by helping staff quickly locate infrastructure, reducing labor time and operational costs. Maintaining data on the City’s systems helps minimize costly mistakes, such as potential accidental damage to pipes, and supports better planning for system upgrades and replacements. The City’s online maps also lower printing and administrative costs while allowing faster information sharing across departments.

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

This agenda item supports the Strategic Priority of Invest in Infrastructure., though it is not a specific project on the Strategic Roadmap.

Keeping the water and sewer maps up to date ensures the systems can be managed and upgraded efficiently.

SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES

Updating the City’s water and sewer maps supports sustainability by helping staff locate and repair leaks faster and reducing water loss. Maintaining up-to-date maps ensures the water and sewer systems can be operated and maintained efficiently over time, supporting a sustainable and reliable system for the community.

PUBLIC CONTACT

There is no public contact associated with this item.

NEXT STEPS

If Council approves, staff will finalize the contract amendment with EKI Environment & Water, allowing the firm to continue providing geographic information system services and complete the project.

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Prepared by: Tay Nguyen, Senior Utilities Engineer

Reviewed by: Zaheer Shaikh, Utilities Engineering Manager

Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works

Approved by:

______________________________
Jennifer Ott, City Manager
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HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 26-____

Introduced by Council Member _________

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EKI ENVIRONMENT & WATER , INC. , INCREASING THE MAXIMUM COMPENSATION BY $125,000 FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM COMPENSATION NOT-TO-EXCEED $625,000 TO PROVIDE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

SYSTEM (GIS) SERVICES FOR THE GIS DATA DEVELOPMNET AND

CONVERSION PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT OF $250,000 FROM THE WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR THE GIS DATA DEVELOPMNET AND CONVERSION PROJECT NO. 07177

WHEREAS, the City’s water system is comprised of approximately 400 miles of pipeline, 16 water storage reservoirs, and 10 pump stations; and

WHEREAS, the City’s sanitary sewer collection system includes approximately 322 miles of gravity sewers, 4 miles of force mains, and 9 lift stations; and

WHEREAS, the City maintains an ongoing effort to keep its water and sewer system maps up to date by incorporating changes to the systems due to improvements, replacements, extensions, and relocations performed by the City and developers; and

WHEREAS, geographic information system (GIS) services are needed to incorporate new data and produced updated water and sewer maps for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project; and

WHEREAS, on January 17, 2023, Council authorized Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) with CSG Consultants (CSG), EKI Water & Environment (EKI), Harris & Associates (Harris), Lee and Ro, and V. W. Housen for on -call engineering support and staff augmentation services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, with individual PSAs in amounts not to exceed $500,000; and

WHEREAS, under this authorization, on June 2, 2023, a request for task proposal (RFTP) was advertised and issued to CSG, Harris, and EKI based on their relevant experience and qualifications for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project; and

WHEREAS, on June 23, 2023, the RFTP submittal deadline, the City had received two (2) valid proposals from Harris and EKI. Based on the five (5) project tasks and evaluation criteria set forth in the RFTP, EKI’s proposal was ranked highest with an average score of 86 out of a total of 100 points; and
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WHEREAS, EKI was awarded the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Development and Conversion project with a maximum compensation not to exceed $500,000 to update the City’s water and sewer system maps and prepare a feasibility study to evaluate potential new features for the City’s online version of the maps; and

WHEREAS, the City and EKI desire to amend the Agreement for additional services to complete the improvements to the City’s online maps and develop a separate application for documenting observations made in the field; and

WHEREAS, additional project administration budget is needed to cover project management, updating the record drawings repository, and conducting field work to locate sanitary sewer manholes to improve the accuracy of the sewer system data by City staff; and

WHEREAS, adequate fund balance is available in the Water Improvement Fund 604 and Sewer Improvement Fund 612, which are both enterprise funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water , Inc. , for additional GIS services increasing the maximum compensation amount by $125,000, resulting in a total contract maximum compensation not to exceed $625,000, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that the City Manager is authorized to appropriate $250,000, split evenly between the Water Improvement Fund 604 and the Sewer Improvement Fund 612 for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project No. 07177.

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IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, , 2026

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward
68 CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 26-125
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Approving Annexation of the Parcel Group 3 Development into the Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) approving the annexation of the Parcel Group 3 development into the existing Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) as requested by the GHAD Manager.

SUMMARY
In approving the multifamily residential building and the educational facility development project referred to as Parcel Group 3 development (PG3 Development), the City of Hayward adopted Infill Checklist Item No. 48 requiring the Parcel Group 3 development to be annexed into the existing Hayward GHAD. On December 2, 2025, with the approval of GHAD Resolution 25-04, the GHAD Board of Directors (GHAD Board) approved annexation of the PG3 Development into the Hayward GHAD. Public Resources Code section 26581 states that a proposed annexation is subject to the approval of the legislative body that approved formation of the GHAD; therefore, the Hayward City Council is requested to approve the resolution (Attachment II) approving the annexation of the PG3 Development into the Hayward GHAD.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Attachment 1 of Resolution
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DATE: April 7, 2026

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: City Manager

SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution Approving Annexation of the Parcel Group 3 Development into the Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District

RECOMMENDATION

That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) approving the annexation of the Parcel Group 3 development into the existing Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) as requested by the GHAD Manager.

SUMMARY

In approving the multifamily residential building and the educational facility development project referred to as Parcel Group 3 development (PG3 Development), the City of Hayward adopted Infill Checklist Item No. 48 requiring the Parcel Group 3 development to be annexed into the existing Hayward GHAD. On December 2, 2025, with the approval of GHAD Resolution 25-04, the GHAD Board of Directors (GHAD Board) approved annexation of the PG3 Development into the Hayward GHAD. Public Resources Code section 26581 states that a proposed annexation is subject to the approval of the legislative body that approved formation of the GHAD; therefore, the Hayward City Council is requested to approve the resolution (Attachment II) approving the annexation of the PG3 Development into the Hayward GHAD.

FISCAL IMPACT

The Petitioners of the Petition for Annexation are responsible for funding all activities undertaken by the GHAD until the GHAD Improvements, as defined in the Plan of Control, are accepted by the GHAD. Thereafter, the GHAD is funded 100% through assessments levied on properties within the PG3 Development portion of the GHAD. Therefore, there is no impact on the City’s General Fund.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION

On March 1, 2016, the Hayward City Council adopted Resolution No. 16 -030 approving the formation of the Hayward GHAD and appointed itself to serve as the GHAD Board of Directors.

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Currently, The Reserve development (Tract 7620), The Hideaway development (Tract 8439), and the Hayward SoMi Development (Tracts 8502 and 8614) are the existing developments within the GHAD. As allowed by GHAD Law, the owner of property within the PG3 Development submitted a Petition for Annexation of the PG3 Development into the Hayward GHAD. In approving the PG3 Development, the City of Hayward imposed Infill Checklist Item No. 48 requiring that the PG3 Development be annexed into the GHAD prior to recordation of a final map. To satisfy this requirement, the current owners of the PG3 Development petitioned the Hayward GHAD Board of Directors for annexation into the existing Hayward GHAD. On December 2, 2025, with the approval of Resolution 25 -04, the GHAD Board approved annexation of the Parcel Group 3 Development into the Hayward GHAD.

A Plan of Control has been prepared in connection with the proposed annexation. The Plan of Control for the PG3 Development is separate from The Reserve (formerly La Vista), The Hideaway (formerly Ersted Property), and the Hayward SoMi Plans of Control. The PG3 Plan of Control describes the work contemplated for the PG3 Development, including maintenance and monitoring activities, such as slopes, retaining walls, subdrains, storm drain facilities, and concrete-lined drainage ditches.

If annexation is approved by the Hayward City Council, the funding for the GHAD activities within the area proposed to be annexed to prevent, mitigate, abate, and control geologic hazards will be based on an assessment, and such funds will be collected and used in connection with the Parcel Group 3 Development Plan of Control.

Public Resources Code Section 26581 states that a proposed annexation is subject to the approval of the legislative body that approved formation of the GHAD. Given that the Hayward City Council approved formation of the Hayward GHAD, Hayward City Council approval is necessary for the proposed annexation. Therefore, the Hayward City Council is requested to approve the resolution approving annexation of the Parcel Group 3 Development into the Hayward GHAD.

NEXT STEPS

If the resolution is approved, there are no additional steps for the Hayward City Council related to annexation of the PG3 Development. The Hayward GHAD Board of Directors will conduct a Public Hearing to consider approval of the Engineer’s Report and issue a Notice of Intent to Order an Assessment for the PG3 Development.

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Prepared and Recommended by: GHAD Manager, Haley Ralston GHAD Attorney, Particia Curtin
Approved by:

_______________________________
Jennifer Ott, City Manager

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HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 26-____

Introduced by Council Member___________

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THE PARCEL GROUP 3

DEVELOPMENT INTO THE HAYWARD GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT

DISTRICT

WHEREAS, on March 1, 2016, the Hayward City Council approved Resolution No. 16- 030 ordering the formation of the Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) and appointed itself to serve as the GHAD Board of Directors (GHAD Board); and

WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, the GHAD Board was presented with and reviewed the Petition for Annexation of the Parcel Group 3 development to the Hayward GHAD (GHAD Petition), which is attached here to as Attachment 1. The property proposed to be annexed into the GHAD is described in the legal description and identified in the boundary map set forth in Exhibits A and B to Attachment 1; and

WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025, t he GHAD Board adopted Resolution No. 25-02 accepting the GHAD Petition for the proposed Parcel Group 3 Development and set a hearing for December 2, 2025, to consider the proposed annexation. This hearing was noticed in accordance with Public Resources Code Sections 26557, 26561, 26562, and 26563; and

WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, the GHAD Board held a public hearing on the proposed annexation. At the time set for the hearing, the GHAD Board was presented with any and all objections to the annexation made pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 26564. At the hearing, owners of more than 50 percent of the assessed valuation of the property to be annexed to the Hayward GHAD did not object to the annexation; and

WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, the GHAD Board closed the hearing and, by Resolution 25-04, approved the annexation of the Parcel Group 3 development into the Hayward GHAD; and

WHEREAS, Public Resources Code section 26581 states that a proposed annexation is subject to approval of the legislative body that approved the formation of the GHAD.

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The Hayward City Council HEREBY RESOLVES THAT:

1. The Hayward City Council hereby approves the annexation of the Parcel Group 3 development into the Hayward GHAD as described in the GHAD Petition and as ordered by the GHAD Board on December 2, 2025, with the approval of Resolution No. 2025-04 as required by Public Resources Code section 26581.

2. The recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.

3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.

IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, ______________________, 2026.

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

__________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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75 EXHIBITS A and B
Legal Description and Plat to Accompany Legal Description 76 EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

HAYWARD GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT
PARCEL GROUP 3 – PARCL MAP No. 11247

All that real property, situate in the City of Hayward, County of Alameda, State of California, described as follows:

Parcel 2:

Being a portion of Parcel 2 of “Parcel Map No. 11247”, recorded April 6, 2022, in Book 354 of Parcel Maps, at Page 79, Alameda County Records, further described as follows:

Beginning at the southwest corner of said Parcel 2 (354 PM 79); thence along the westerly boundary line of said Parcel 2 (354 PM 79) North 11°33’57” West, 296.43 feet; thence North 15°11’20 West, 314.38 feet to the beginning of a non-tangent curve, concave to the west and having a radius of 44.00 feet, a radial line to the beginning of said curve bears North 85°42’26” East; thence leaving said westerly boundary line north 4.79 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 6°14’00” to the beginning of a compound curve, concave to the west and having a radius of 350.00 feet; thence 64.05 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 10°29’08” to a point on the westerly boundary line of said Parcel 2 (354 PM 79); thence along said boundary line the following nineteen (19) courses:

1. North 15°11’20” West, 16.66 feet;

2. South 57°24’10” West, 2.10 feet;

3. North 23°39’08” West, 498.22 feet to the beginning of a non-tangent curve, concave to the south and having a radius of 109.74 feet, a radial line to the beginning of said curve bears North 20°17’51” West;

4. East and Southeast 113.69 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 59°21’41” to the beginning of a non-tangent curve, concave to the southwest and having a radius of 1666.21 feet, a radial line to the beginning of said curve bears North 59°24’38” East;

5. Southeast 298.63 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 10°16’08” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the northeast and having a radius of 862.55 feet;

6. Southeast 429.43 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 28°31’31” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the southwest and having a radius of 1063.72 feet;

7. Southeast 178.52 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 9°36’57”;

8. South 52°24’45” West, 100.60 feet;

9. South 37°28’08” East, 1.62 feet;

10. South 52°31’52” West, 31.50 feet;

11. South 37°28’08” East, 115.00 feet;

12. North 52°31’52” East, 18.00 feet;

13. South 37°28’08” East, 57.63 feet to the beginning of a curve, concave to the west and having a radius of 26.00 feet;
77 14. Southeast and South 30.33 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 66°50’40” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the east and having a radius of 46.00 feet;

15. South 29.16 feet and said curve, through a central angle of 36°19’01” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the west and having a radius of 26.50 feet;

16. South 27.51 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 59°28’21”;

17. South 37°28’08” East, 13.50 feet;

18. South 52°31’52” West, 25.38 feet;

19. South 77°07’18” West, 230.47 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description.

Containing an area of 199,485 square feet (4.58 acres), more or less.

Parcel 3:

Being all of Parcel 3 of “Parcel Map No. 11247”, recorded April 6, 2022, in Book 354 of Parcel Maps, at Page 79, Alameda County Records, further described as follows:

Beginning at the northwest corner of said Parcel 3 (354 PM 79); thence along the boundary line of said Parcel 3 (354 PM 79) the following twenty-three (23) courses:

1. North 77°07’18” East, 230.47 feet;

2. North 52°31’52” East, 25.38 feet;

3. North 37°28’08” West, 13.50 feet to the beginning of a non-tangent curve, concave to the west, having a radius of 26.50 feet, a radial line to the beginning of said curve bears North 37°28’08” West;

4. Northeast and North 27.51 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 59°28’21” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the east, having a radius of 46.00 feet;

5. North and Northeast 29.16 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 36°19’01” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the southwest, having a radius of 26.00 feet;

6. North and Northwest 30.33 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 66°50’40”;

7. North 37°28’08” West, 57.63 feet;

8. South 52°31’52” West, 18.00 feet;

9. North 37°28’08” West, 115.00 feet;

10. North 52°31’52” East, 31.50 feet;

11. North 37°28’08” West, 1.62 feet;

12. North 52°24’45” East, 100.60 feet to the beginning of a non-tangent curve, concave to the southwest, having a radius of 1063.72 feet, a radial line to the beginning of said curve bears North 50°46’11” East;

13. Southeast 297.32 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 10°00’54” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the northeast, having a radius of 214.30 feet;

14. Southeast 37.72 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 10°05’02”;

15. South 01°08’10” West, 172.13 feet;

16. North 89°39’02” East, 348.86 feet to a point on the northerly right-of-way line of Tennyson Road, also being the beginning of a non-tangent curve, concave to the north, having a radius of 720.00 feet, a radial line to the beginning of said curve bears North 25°54’27” West;

17. West 198.93 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 15°49’48”; 78 18. South 79°55’21” West, 216.36 feet to the beginning of a curve, concave to the north, having a radius of 570.00 feet;

19. West 99.75 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 10°01’36”;

20. North 19°40’27” West, 41.77 feet;

21. North 86°39’15” West; 118.04 feet;

22. South 78°09’10” West, 86.04 feet;

23. Leaving said northerly right-of-way line and continuing along said boundary line of Parcel 3 (354 PM 79) North 11°33’57” West, 173.12 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description.

Containing an area of 140,846 square feet (3.23 acres), more or less.

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80 EXHIBIT C
Plan of Control for the Parcel Group 3 Development
81 Copyright © 202 5 by ENGEO Incorporated. This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means
whatsoever, nor may it be quoted or excerpted without the express written consent of ENGEO Incorporated.

HAYWARD GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD )

HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA

PLAN OF CONTROL
Parcel Group 3 Development

SUBMITTED TO
La Vista Hayward, L.P.
22645 Grand Street
Hayward, CA 94541

Strategic Growth Partners, Inc.
39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 240
Newark, CA 94560

PREPARED BY
ENGEO Incorporated

October 2, 2025

PROJECT NO.
15577.000.001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 AUTHORITY AND SCOPE .................................................................................. 1

1.1 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION ................................ ................................ ....................... 1

2.0 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................... 2

2.1 PARCEL GROUP 3 DEVELOPMENT ................................ ................................ ............. 2

2.2 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED GHAD RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN ANNEXATION AREA ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 2

3.0 SITE GEOLOGY .................................................................................................. 2

3.1 GEOLOGIC SETTING ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 2

3.1.1 Artificial Fill (Qaf) ................................ ................................ ................................ 3

3.1.2 Colluvium (Qc) ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 3

3.1.3 Landslide Deposits (Qls) ................................ ................................ .................... 3

3.1.4 Sheared Deposits within Western Shear Zone of the Hayward fault (Qfs) ........... 3

3.1.5 Knoxville Formation - Sheared (JKks)................................ ................................ . 3

3.2 GROUNDWATER................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 3

3.3 SEISMIC SOURCES ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 3

4.0 GEOLOGIC HAZARDS ........................................................................................ 4

4.1 SLOPE INSTABILITY ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 4

4.2 FAULT RUPTURE ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 5

4.3 SEISMICALLY INDUCED GROUND SHAKING ................................ .............................. 5

4.4 SOIL EXPANSION POTENTIAL ................................ ................................ ..................... 5

4.5 EXISTING UNDOCUMENTED FILL................................ ................................ ................ 6

5.0 CRITERIA FOR GHAD RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................... 6

5.1 ISOLATED OR REMOTE FEATURE REQUIRING MITIGATION ................................ .... 6

5.2 SINGLE PROPERTY ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 6

5.3 GEOLOGIC HAZARDS RESULTING FROM NEGLIGENCE OF PROPERTY OWNER ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 6

5.4 PROPERTY NOT ACCEPTED ................................ ................................ ....................... 7

5.5 GEOLOGIC HAZARD WHICH REQUIRES EXPENDITURE IN AMOUNT

EXCEEDING THE VALUE OF THE THREATENED OR DAMAGED
IMPROVEMENT ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 7

5.6 GHAD FUNDING OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGED OR DESTROYED STRUCTURES OR SITE IMPROVEMENTS ................................ ................................ ... 7

5.7 NO REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY PROPERTY OWNERS ........... 7

5.8 RECONSIDERATION AND APPEAL POLICY ................................ ................................ 8

6.0 ACCEPTANCE ..................................................................................................... 8

6.1 ACTIVATION OF ASSESSMENT ................................ ................................ ................... 8

6.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR GHAD ACTIVITIES ................................ ................................ ... 8

6.3 PROCESS FOR TRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITY FOR GHAD ACTIVITIES ............ 9

7.0 HAYWARD GHAD MONITORING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR
RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................... 10

7.1 GEOTECHNICAL TECHNIQUES FOR MITIGATION OF LANDSLIDE AND EROSION HAZARDS ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 10

8.0 PRIORITY OF GHAD EXPENDITURES ............................................................ 11 83 Strategic Growth Partners, Inc. Parcel Group 3
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9.0 MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING SCHEDULE ........................................... 11

10.0 OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT .................................................................. 12

11.0 RIGHT-OF-ACCESS .......................................................................................... 14

12.0 GLOSSARY ....................................................................................................... 15

SELECTED REFERENCES
APPENDIX A: Figure 1 – Long-Term Ownership and Maintenance Figure 2 – As-Built Geologic Map
Figure 3 – As-Built Remedial Grading Plan
APPENDIX B: Exhibit A – Legal Description
Exhibit B – Plat to Accompany Legal Description
APPENDIX C: Declaration of Disclosures, Right of Entry and Restrictive Covenants Regarding Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District
APPENDIX D: Sample Transfer Application Form

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1.0 AUTHORITY AND SCOPE

As approved by Hayward City Council Resolution 21-193, Final Conditions of Approval Item No. 56 for the Parcel Group 3 Development, as shown on the GHAD Boundary Plat (Appendix B, Exhibit B), the Applicant agreed to annex into the existing Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District ("Hayward GHAD " or "GHAD ") or petition to form a new GHAD . To satisfy this requirement, the current owners of Parcel Group 3 have elected to petition the Hayward GHAD Board of Directors for annexation into the existing Hayward GHAD.

State law allows GHADs to be formed to undertake emergency actions necessary or incidental to the prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control of a geologic hazard (Pub. Res. Code § 26500, “GHAD Law”). GHAD Law gives local agencies the authority to form districts that c an speedily address “an actual or threatened landslide, land subsidence, soil erosion, earthquake, or any other natural or unnatural movement of land or earth.” (Pub. Res. Code § 26507). Consistent with GHAD Law, on March 1, 2016, the Hayward City Council adopted Resolution No. 16 -030 approving and forming the Hayward GHAD and thereby putting into place a mechanism to respond to emergencies in preventing and/or responding to geologic hazards. The Hayward City Council members serve as the Board of Directors of the Hayward GHAD. The Reserve (formerly known as La Vista ), The Hideaway (formerly known as the Ersted development), and Hayward SoMi developments are also included within the Hayward GHAD; however, each development has its own Plan of Control and Engineer’s Report.

GHAD "improvements" (as defined in GHAD Law) and all GHAD activities undertaken in furtherance of, or in connection therewith, are deemed to be specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency within Public Resource s Code Section 21080(b)(4) (see Pub. Res.

Code Sections 26601 and 26505 ). Consistent therewith, all GHAD Ac tivities (as defined in Section 7 below) are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act and are not subject to local permitting requirements.

Section 26509 of the Public Resources Code requires a Plan of Control, prepared by a State-Certified Engineering Geologist, as a prerequisite to formation of a GHAD or annexation into an existing GHAD. Pursuant to Section 26509, this Plan of Control was pr epared by an Engineering Geologist certified pursuant to Section 7822 of the Business and Professions Code and describes, in detail, the geologic hazards, their location, and the area affected by them. It also provides a plan for the prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control thereof.

As used in this Plan of Control, and as provided in Section 26507, “geologic hazard” means an actual or threatened landslide, land subsidence, soil erosion, earthquake, fault movement, or any other natural or unnatural movement of land or earth.

1.1 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION

The land proposed for annexation into the Hayward GHAD (“Annexation Area”) is depicted on the GHAD Boundary Plat (Appendix B, Exhibit B).

The site is located east of Mission Boulevard and north of Valle Vista Avenue (a renamed section of Tennyson Road east of Mission Boulevard). It includes Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 78C-626-18, and 78C-626-19

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2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 PARCEL GROUP 3 DEVELOPMENT

The Annexation Area is part of the La Vista Residential Community and Charter School project located in Hayward, California. The project involves the construction of two 5-story wood-framed over concrete podium structures for the residential portion, which is comprised of 176 units, and a 1- to 2-story structure for the charter school. The project also includes associated improvements such as site retaining walls, underground utilities, roadways, flatwork, bioretention basins, and landscaping.

As described in this Plan of Control, the Hayward GHAD will have responsibilities throughout the entire Annexation Area.

2.2 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED GHAD RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN ANNEXATION AREA

The GHAD is expected to assume maintenance responsibilities for all properties within the Annexation Area as discussed in Section 7.0 and Table 10.0.

The GHAD is charged with responsibilities that relate to the prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control of geologic hazards, which includes the maintenance of drainage facilities and associated improvements. This will include the monitoring and maintena nce of drainage facilities that, if subject to improper care, could result in decreased slope stability, a primary concern of the GHAD.

The drainage facilities include ditches and storm drain improvements.

The GHAD will mitigate or abate landslide or erosion hazards that could directly affect improved, developed, and accepted properties (as defined in Section 6 .0) within the Annexation Area in accordance with Section 5 .0. The GHAD will also perform maintenance of water control and conveyance facilities and assume other peripherally related responsibilities.

3.0 SITE GEOLOGY

3.1 GEOLOGIC SETTING

As described in the Geotechnical Exploration Report for Parcel Group 3 ( Reference 4) , the Annexation Area is located in the Coast Ranges geomorphic province of California. The Coast Ranges are characterized by a series of northwest -trending valleys and mountain ranges. The bedrock in this region has been folded and faulted in a tectonic setting that is experiencing translational and compressional deformations of the earth’s crust . The Annexation Area is predominantly underlain by the Cretaceous to late Jurassic Knoxville formation of the Great Valley Sequence.

The geologic unit descriptions below are based on information in the 2021 Geotechnical Exploration Report prepared for Parcel Group 3 (Reference 4).

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3.1.1 Artificial Fill (Qaf)

Artificial fill was encountered within the upper 3½ feet of several test pits and borings. The fill material consisted of on -site derived lean and fat clay, as well as clayey sand. The mapped artificial fill area is likely up to 5 to 10 feet thick and anticipated to consist of on -site derived materials.

3.1.2 Colluvium (Qc)

Colluvial deposits were mapped in low -lying drainages and are anticipated to consist of transported surficial soil derived from the site bedrock. Colluvial deposits were encountered to depths of 16 feet.

3.1.3 Landslide Deposits (Qls)

Landslide deposits were identified based on findings from the 2016 and 2020 explorations. These deposits were encountered in several test pits and are estimated to be 20 to 40 feet thick, showing features indicative of relatively recent movement, including well-developed striated shearing and distortion.

3.1.4 Sheared Deposits within Western Shear Zone of the Hayward fault (Qfs)

Sheared deposits consists of faulted slivers of alluvium, colluvium, Knoxville shale and sandstone, landslide debris, and serpentinitic gouge.

3.1.5 Knoxville Formation - Sheared (JKks)

The Knoxville formation observed on the site consists mostly of yellowish-brown silt and clay shale with sandstone interbeds. The bedrock underlying the development site includes interbedded sandstone, shale, and conglomerate, which are generally weaker and more sheared from tectonic activity.

3.2 GROUNDWATER

Groundwater was encountered in previous explorations at depths ranging from 33 to 36 feet below the surface (Reference 4) . Localized seeps were also observed, particularly in the northern portion of the site. The depth to historical high groundwater in the vicinity is approximately 20 feet.

It should be noted that fluctuations in groundwater levels occur seasonally and over a period of years because of variations in precipitation, temperature, irrigation, and other factors.

3.3 SEISMIC SOURCES

An earthquake of moderate to high magnitude generated within the San Francisco Bay Region, similar to those that have occurred in the past, could cause considerable ground shaking at the Annexation Area. The Hayward Fault (approximately 0.2 mile to the east) is considered capable of generating an earthquake with a maximum moment magnitude of 7.07. Another seismic source near the Annexation Area is the Calaveras Fault (approximately 7 .9 miles to the east) and is considered capable of generating an earthquake with a maximum moment magnitude of 7.28 (Reference 4) . The Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast (UCERF 3) (Field et al., 2015) estimates the 30-year probability (as of 2014) for a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake in 87 Strategic Growth Partners, Inc. Parcel Group 3
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the San Francisco region at approximately 72 percent, considering the known active seismic sources in
the region.

4.0 GEOLOGIC HAZARDS

The following geologic hazards were identified for the Annexation Area in the referenced Geotechnical Report (Reference 4) and are expected to remain to some extent after site grading has been completed.

• Slope instability
• Fault rupture
• Seismically induced ground shaking
• Soil expansion potential
• Existing undocumented fill

4.1 SLOPE INSTABILITY

Earth stability is the GHAD’s primary geotechnical concern within the Annexation Area. This is not unique to this Annexation Area but is of importance for hillside projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. This section describes several types of slope instability that are within the GHAD’s responsibility, subject to the provisions of Sections 6.0 and 7.0.

Landslides are a common geologic phenomenon and are part of the process of mass wasting.

Weathered or fractured bedrock and soil are transported downslope over geologic time as a result of gravitational and hydrostatic forces. A landslide is a deposit of s oil and/or bedrock moving downward from its original position under the influence of gravity. Landslides include a variety of morphologies and are further defined by type of materials, wetness, and mode of movement. They can consist of mass movements of ea rth materials that are primarily intact and occur along discrete shear surfaces. These surfaces (shear or slip planes) can be rotational (conchoidal or concave), such as for earth slumps, or planar, as for translational earth slide or bedrock block slides. Most landslides are truly “complex landslides,” sliding, falling, and flowing with more than one type of movement and/or material.

Falls are an abrupt free-fall of earth materials off cliffs, steep cuts, or steep stream banks , while earthflows are mass movements of earth materials in which the type of movement is one of flowing. When composed of soil finer than gravel size, the flowing material is commonly called a mudflow. A debris flow/debris avalanche is composed of natural earth materials, artificial fill, and/or organic debris, which flow downslope with speed. Most of the material is transported away from the area of initial ground failure.

Slope failures are also often triggered by increased pore water pressure due to the infiltration of rainwater. The resulting decrease of shear resistance (internal resistance to deformation by shearing) can cause the slope to move. The level of groundwater table varies with the amount of rainfall for the area. If rainfall is higher than average during the winter season, the water table will become higher than average on a hillslope and groundwater pressures may become sufficiently high to initiate slope movement.

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Landslides located within more remote areas are natural landforms that do not require mitigation except where they affect manmade improvements. Debris catchment areas are the principal mitigation method used within the GHAD for areas between potentially unstable slopes and improvements. The debris catchment structures include debris benches, debris berms, and runout areas. GHAD maintenance of the areas will be critical to maintain adequate protection for the Site Improvements (as defined in Section 11.0). M aintenance and monitoring of these areas is described in Section 9.0. Potential mitigation and repair measures for areas within the GHAD near development are discussed in Section 7.0.

Soil creep is the slow, often imperceptible, deformation of slope materials under low stress levels, which normally affects the shallow portion of the slopes, but can be deep seated where a weak zone of soil or bedrock exists. It results from gravitational and seepage forces and may be indicative of conditions favorable for landsliding. Creep can be caused by wetting and drying of clay, by solution and crystallization of salts, by the growth of roots, by burrowing animals and by downslope movement of satura ted ground. Colluvium refers to the mantle of loose soil and weathered bedrock debris that progresses down hillsides by creep.

The GHAD will also monitor erosion and sedimentation threatening or affecting developed lots or improvements. Erosion is defined as the process by which earth materials are loosened and removed by running water on the ground surface or in the subsurface. Sedimentation is the depositing or settling of soil or rock particles from a state of suspension in a liquid.

Hilly terrain Open Space, either in a natural condition or particularly on excavated slopes, can be subject to erosion. Landslide deposits , which are sometimes in a loosened condition , are particularly prone to erosion. Earth-flow-, debris-flow- and mud-flow-type landslides typically have an area of deposition or accumulation (sedimentation area) at their base. Graded slopes in the GHAD, particularly those in excess of 20 feet in vertical height or those not sufficiently vegetated, can be subject to erosion, and therefore, a source of transported sediment.

4.2 FAULT RUPTURE

Active fault traces have been identified crossing the property, and the site is located within an Earthquake Fault Special Study Zone. Ground rupture is possible within the mapped active fault zone, although the active fault traces encountered at the site are generally considered secondary traves branching from the main trace of the Hayward fault and extend through a wide shear zone.

Structures within the development are a minimum of 50 feet from any active fault trace identified at the site.

4.3 SEISMICALLY INDUCED GROUND SHAKING

As identified in the geotechnical exploration reports, an earthquake of moderate to high magnitude generated within the San Francisco Bay Region could cause considerable ground shaking at the Parcel Group 3 Development, similar to that which has occurred in the past. To mitigate the shaking effects, all structures should be designed using sound engineering judgment and the latest building code requirements, as a minimum.

4.4 SOIL EXPANSION POTENTIAL

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and swell s as a result of moisture changes. This can caus e heaving and cracking of slabs-on-grade, pavements, and structures founded on shallow foundations. The potential for expansive soil has been identified in the geotechnical report s for the Annexation Area .

Recommended mitigation may include one or the following methods.

• Increase depth of footings
• Pre-expand clay
• Add a layer of non-expansive fill
• Keep soil moist until covered
• Manage surface water runoff and irrigation water

4.5 EXISTING UNDOCUMENTED FILL

As identified in the referenced geotechnical investigation reports, portions of the site are underlain by non-engineered fill. This can cause excessive settlement under new fill or buildings loads. As recommended, undocumented fill materials in the northern portion of the site and within the development area are proposed to be removed during corrective grading (Reference 4).

5.0 CRITERIA FOR GHAD RESPONSIBILITY

In establishing the assessment levels and budgets for the Annexation Area, it is important to clearly define the limits of the GHAD’s responsibilities. The GHAD is expected to accept responsibility for property as described in Section 6.0 of this Plan of Control; however, the intent of this Plan of Control is not to extend the GHAD’s responsibilities to every potential situation of instability; rather, the following are exclusions from GHAD responsibility.

5.1 ISOLATED OR REMOTE FEATURE REQUIRING MITIGATION

The GHAD shall not have responsibility to monitor, abate, mitigate, or control slope instability that does not involve damage to or pose a significant threat to damage Site Improvements. As used herein, the term “Site Improvements” means buildings, public and private roads, sidewalks, utilities, improved trails, swimming pools, tennis courts, gazebos, cabanas, geologic stabilization features, or similar improvements.

5.2 SINGLE PROPERTY

The GHAD will not prevent, mitigate, abate, or control geologic hazards which are limited in area to a single parcel of property unless the geologic hazard has damaged, or poses a significant threat of damage to Site Improvements located on other property within the GHAD Annexation Area.

5.3 GEOLOGIC HAZARDS RESULTING FROM NEGLIGENCE OF PROPERTY OWNER

The GHAD may, in the GHAD Manager’s sole discretion, decline to prevent, mitigate, abate or control geologic hazards which occurred or resulted from any negligence of the homeowner and/or the homeowner’s contractors, agents or employees in developing, inve stigating, grading, constructing, maintaining or performing or not performing any post -development work on the subject property as long as the geologic hazard is limited to a single lot, pursuant to the 90 Strategic Growth Partners, Inc. Parcel Group 3
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single-property exclusion noted above. If the GHAD bears expense as the result of negligence described in this section, the GHAD may pursue reimbursement from the negligent parties.

5.4 PROPERTY NOT ACCEPTED

The GHAD shall not have responsibility to repair damage, which is situated on a parcel of real property, which the GHAD has not accepted in accordance with Section 6 .0 below. The GHAD, however, may monitor, abate, mitigate or control geologic or hydrogeologic hazards on a parcel of real property which the GHAD has not accepted in accordance with Section 6 .0 and is not excluded from GHAD responsibility by Sections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3, provided; however, that GHAD responsibility on such parcel shall be limited to the extent necessary to address damage to, or a significant threat of damage to Site Improvements which are within a parcel of real property which the GHAD has accepted in accordance with Section 6.0. Should the GHAD be required to respond to a geologic hazard outside the Annexation Area, the GHAD may take such actions as may be appropriate to recover costs incurred as a result of preventing, mitigating, abating , or controlling such geologic hazard from the responsible party, if any.

5.5 GEOLOGIC HAZARD WHICH REQUIRES EXPENDITURE IN AMOUNT

EXCEEDING THE VALUE OF THE THREATENED OR DAMAGED

IMPROVEMENT

The GHAD may elect not to prevent, mitigate, abate, or control a geologic hazard where, in the GHAD Manager's sole discretion, the anticipated expenditure required to be funded by the GHAD to prevent, mitigate, abate, or control the geologic hazard will exceed the value of the structure(s) and site improvement(s) threatened with damage or loss.

5.6 GHAD FUNDING OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGED OR DESTROYED

STRUCTURES OR SITE IMPROVEMENTS

In the event a residence or any other structure, Site Improvement, or landscaping is damaged or destroyed due to, or as a result of, a geologic hazard, the GHAD may fund or reimburse the property owner for the expenses necessary to repair or replace the damaged or destroyed structure, Site Improvement, or landscaping. Unless authorized by the Board of Directors, the dollar amount of the GHAD funding or reimbursement may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the costs incurred by the GHAD in preventing, mitigating, abating, or controlling the geologic hazard responsible for the damage1. In the event the geologic hazard damaged or destroyed a structure, site i mprovement, or landscaping which violated any provisions of the City Building Code or City Ordinance Code at the time of its installation or improvement, the GHAD may decline to provide any funding, or reimbursement to the property owner, for repair or replacement of the damaged structure, Site Improvement, or landscaping.

5.7 NO REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY PROPERTY OWNERS

The GHAD will not be obligated to reimburse a property owner for expenses incurred for the prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control of a geologic hazard absent a written agreement between the property owner and the GHAD to that effect, which agreement has been executed

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prior to the property owner incurring said expenses, and following an investigation conducted by the GHAD.

5.8 RECONSIDERATION AND APPEAL POLICY

If a property owner disagrees with the decision of the G HAD Manager ("GHAD Manager Decision") regarding a request for funding or reimbursement as authorized in Section s 5.6 and

5.7, the property owner may request the GHAD Manager reconsider the decision. The property owner shall, within fifteen (15) days from the date of a written GHAD Manager Decision, file with the G HAD Manager the grounds for reconsideration, and the requested relief, including the property owner’s special interest and injury. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the property owner’s written request for reconsideration, the GHAD Manager shall issue a written decision on the request based on the evidence presented ("GHAD Manager Reconsideration Decision"). The property owner may appeal the GHAD Manager Reconsideration Decision to the GHAD Board of Directors. This appeal must be filed with the GHAD Manager within fifteen (15) days from the date of the GHAD Manager Reconsideration Decision and must include the payment of an appeal fee as noted on the Appeal Form . The appeal must include the reasons for the appeal and the property owner’s requested relief. The GHAD Board will make the final decision on the appeal.

The GHAD Manager will proceed based on the decision of the GHAD Board of Directors and is considered the final decision of the GHAD.

All other determinations of the GHAD Manager not related to Sections 5.6 and 5.7 , (i.e. a determination that the soil movement alleged to cause damage is not covered by the POC, requiring access agreements, or requiring other agreements or documents from the property owner to perform GHAD duties) are final and not subject to appeal to the GHAD Board of Directors unless the GHAD Manager, in his or her sole discretion, determines that a final decision should be made by the Board of Directors due to the complexity or nature of the subject of the determination. In this event, the GHAD Mana ger shall, as soon as feasible, inform the property owner of the opportunity to appeal the determination to the Board of Directors. This appeal must be filed by the property owner in accordance with the provisions for filing an appeal as explained above.

6.0 ACCEPTANCE

6.1 ACTIVATION OF ASSESSMENT

If approved, a n annual assessment will be levied on all residential parcels and habitable non-residential space within the Annexation Area as shown in Appendix B, Exhibit B, which will generate funding for the GHAD Activities. The assessment shall be levied by the GHAD on each individual parcel beginning the first fiscal year following issuance of a certificate of occupancy for units within the Annexation Area.

6.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR GHAD ACTIVITIES

La Vista Hayward, L.P. and Strategic Growth Partners, Inc. (“Developer”) currently owns all the parcels shown on the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and shall have the responsibility to perform all the activities of the GHAD on the property within Annexation Area. Such responsibility shall be eligible for transfer to the GHAD at 9:00 a.m. on the day exactly 3 years after the first certificate of occupancy is issued by the City of Hayward (“Transfer Eligibility Date”). The period between the levying of the GHAD assessment and Transfer Eligibility Date will allow the GHAD to accumulate reserve funds without incurring significant expenses. 92 Strategic Growth Partners, Inc. Parcel Group 3
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6.3 PROCESS FOR TRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITY FOR GHAD ACTIVITIES

After the Transfer Eligibility Date for the Annexation Area , the process for transferring responsibility for performing GHAD Activities (defined in Section 7.0 below) shall be as follows.

1. Up to one (1) year in advance of the Transfer Eligibility Date or in any subsequent year, at its discretion, the Developer may apply to the GHAD ("Transfer Application") to transfer the responsibility for performing GHAD Activities for such Parcel(s) to the GHAD.

2. Within 30 days of receiving such Transfer Application, the GHAD Manager shall verify that all the facilities, and related documents and plans, for which the GHAD is being asked to maintain have been approved, constructed, and maintained according to the City of Hayward approved plans and specifications for the individual improvements, and that such improvements are operational and in good working order.

3. Within 15 days of inspection by the GHAD of said facilities, the GHAD will send the Developer a list ("Punch list") of all of the items that need to be constructed, repaired , or otherwise modified in order to comply with the city-approved plans and specifications.

4. The Developer shall notify the GHAD Manager when it has completed the items identified on the Punch list. Within 30 days of receipt of such notice, the GHAD Manager shall verify that all Punch list items have been completed and notify the Developer that the GHAD will accept responsibility for performing all future GHAD activities on such Parcel(s).

5. The GHAD Manager shall confirm that the reserve requirement defined in the Engineer’s Report approved by the GHAD Board has been met. The Engineer’s Report is the document that establishes the individual property owners’ GHAD assessment limit based on the projected expenses (budget) of the GHAD.

6. Prior to the GHAD accepting any responsibility for GHAD Activities, the Developer shall record a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Right of Entry and Disclosures Regarding Geologic Hazard Abatement District (“Declaration”) as approved by the GHAD Manager and GHAD Attorney and as discussed in Section 12.0.

7. Any monies owed to the GHAD by the Developer have been paid.

As part of the transfer, the Developer of the Annexation Area to be transferred will provide the GHAD, for its use, copies of the applicable geotechnical exploration reports, as -built grading plans, as-built corrective grading plans, as -built improvement plans, as -built subdrain plans, or other pertinent documents as requested by the GHAD.

The GHAD is not responsible for maintaining parcels within the Annexation Area or any GHAD Activities as defined in Section 7.0 until it accepts such responsibilities pursuant to this section.

The Developer will remain responsible for all GHAD activities until the GHAD accepts responsibility pursuant to this section.

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7.0 HAYWARD GHAD MONITORING, MAINTENANCE, AND

REPAIR RESPONSIBILITIES

Several entities will have ownership and maintenance duties of common space within the Annexation Area. The GHAD will assume monitoring and maintenance responsibilities for the site facilities and activities (“GHAD Activities”) noted below and as described in Table 10.0-1.

• Surface Drainage Improvements: The GHAD will maintain surface drainage improvements, including drainage ditches, to manage stormwater runoff and prevent flooding or erosion. • Functional Aspects of Water Quality Flow Control Basins and Stormwater Facilities :

The GHAD will handle functional maintenance, repair, and replacement of water quality flow control basins and stormwater facilities, including retention detention ponds, to manage runoff and minimize flood risks.
• Storm Drainage System: The GHAD will maintain the storm drainage system to support proper function and reduce geologic hazard risks.
• Retaining Walls: The GHAD will maintain retaining walls and drain outlets to preserve structural integrity.
• Geotechnical Monitoring Instruments (if any): The GHAD will monitor and maintain geotechnical instruments used to track soil movement and other geotechnical factors. • Keyway Subdrains and Outlets: The GHAD will maintain keyway subdrains and outlets to prevent blockages and sustain proper slope drainage.
• Geologic Hazard Abatement: The GHAD will monitor and mitigate geologic hazards, including slope stability and erosion control.

7.1 GEOTECHNICAL TECHNIQUES FOR MITIGATION OF LANDSLIDE AND

EROSION HAZARDS

The techniques that may be employed by the GHAD to prevent, mitigate, abate, or control geologic hazards include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Removal of the unstable earth mass.
• Stabilization (either partial or total) of the landslide by removal and replacement with compacted, drained fill.
• Construction of structures to retain or divert landslide material or sediment. • Construction of erosion control devices such as gabions, riprap, geotextiles, or lined ditches. • Placement of drained engineered buttress fill.
• Placement of subsurface drainage devices (e.g., underdrains or horizontal drilled drains). • Slope correction ( e.g., gradient change, biotechnical stabilization, slope trimming , or contouring).
• Construction of additional surface ditches and/or detention basins, silt fences, sediment traps, or backfill or erosion channels.

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Potential landslide and erosion hazards can often best be mitigated by controlling soil saturation and water runoff and by maintaining the surface and subsurface drainage system.

8.0 PRIORITY OF GHAD EXPENDITURES

Emergency response and scheduled repair expenditures by the GHAD are to be prioritized by the GHAD Manager, utilizing his or her discretion, based upon available funds and the approved operating budget. When available funds are not sufficient to undertake all of the identified remedial and preventive stabilization measures, the expenditures are to be prioritized as follows in descending order of priority.

(A) Prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control of geologic hazards that have either damaged or pose a significant threat of damage to residences, critical underground utilities , or paved streets.
(B) Prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control of geologic hazards which have either damaged or pose a significant threat of damage to ancillary structures, including but not limited to water quality facilities, pools, cabanas, or restroom buildings. (C) Prevention, mitigation, abatement , or control of geologic hazards , which have either damaged or pose a significant threat of damage to Open Space amenities. (D) Prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control of geologic hazards which have either damaged or pose a significant threat of damage limited to loss of l andscaping or other similar non-essential amenities.
(E) Prevention, mitigation, abatement , or control of geologic ha zards existing entirely on Open-Space property and which have neither damaged nor pose a significant threat of damage to any Site Improvements.

In performing its duties as described above, the GHAD may seek funding or reimbursements from public and private entities including, but not limited to, FEMA, City and County agencies, insurance companies, etc.

9.0 MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING SCHEDULE

Geologic features and GHAD-maintained improvements defined in Section 7.0 shall be inspected by GHAD staff or GHAD-assigned consultants as presented below. The site inspections shall be undertaken at appropriate intervals as determined by the GHAD Manager using supporting documents prepared for the Annexation Area and the Site Improvements. The GHAD budget should provide for three or more inspections in years of heavy rainfall. Generally, the inspections should take place in October, prior to the first significant rainfall; mid-winter as necessary during heavy rainfall years; and in early April at the end of the rainy season. The frequency of the inspections should increase, depending upon the intensity and recurrence of rainfall.

The Developer shall provide to the GHAD copies of geologic or geotechnical exploration reports related to site development and the GHAD shall retain these reports in the records of the GHAD.

In addition, copies of any earthwork -related testing and observation reports that will be finalized at the completion of grading, when as-built drawings are available, shall be provided to the GHAD by the Developer and maintained as part of the GHAD records.

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Following are guidelines for a monitoring plan. The actual timing, scope, frequency and other details regarding such maintenance, inspection, and similar activities shall be at the discretion of the GHAD Manager.

• A State -licensed Professional Engineer and/or Professional Geologist should carry out a geologic reconnaissance of the slopes for indications of erosion or slope failures. • A State -licensed Professional Engineer and/or Professional Geologist should carry out an inspection of surface ditches. Repairs and maintenance, as needed, should be undertaken including removal of excess silt or sediment in ditches and patching or replacement of cracked or broken ditches, prior to the beginning of the next rainy season. • Subsurface drain outlets and horizontal drilled drain outlets, if any, should be checked. Water flowing from these outlets should be measured and recorded during each inspection. • Piezometers to measure groundwater levels, or instruments such as inclinometers or tiltmeters measuring potential slope instability should be monitored as recommended, if installed.
• Settlement monitoring devices, if any, should be measured periodically and tracked. In the event of anomalous readings or excessive settlement, the monitoring frequency should be increased.
• Water quality facilities shall be monitored and well maintained. The GHAD will maintain the bioretention basins in accordance with an approved Operation and Maintenance Plan if developed.
• Storm drain inlets, outfalls, or trash racks, if used, must be kept free of debris and spillways maintained. Additionally, water detention facilities and water quality facilities should be inspected and maintained. It is anticipated that initially, at least once every 2 years, cleanup of vegetation and removal of silt would be in order.
• Developer-constructed retaining walls identified on Figure 1 should be inspected for evidence of distress, such as tilting and/or structural failure. Repairs and maintenance would be undertaken only in the event that the structural integrity of the wall has been compromised or if the wall distress poses a threat to the integrity of adjacent structures. • An annual inspection shall be made by a State -licensed Professional Engineer and/or Certified Engineering Geologist to assess the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance program and to make recommendations as to which landslide or erosion measures should be undertaken in the next fiscal year. Any appropriate site -specific study of landslide or erosion conditions shall be determined at that time. Consultants, if necessary, will be retained to undertake the needed studies. An annual inspection report to the GHAD shall be prepared by the Professional Engineer and/or Certified Engineering Geologist.

10.0 OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Ownership, funding sources and maintenance responsibilities shall be as shown on the following table. Parcel designations are derived from the GHAD Boundary Plat in Appendix B, Exhibit B.

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TABLE 10.0: PARCEL GROUP 3 DEVELOPMENT
Long-Term Ownership and Maintenance Matrix

FACILITY/FUNCTION MAINTENANCE
ENTITY

MAINTENANCE

FUNDING

MINIMUM

TIMEFRAME FOR

TRANSFERRING

PLAN OF

CONTROL

RESPONSIBILITIE
S FROM

DEVELOPER TO

THE GHAD

OWNERSHIP

1. Pre-Transfer Period
a. Multi-Family Residential
Buildings A and B (176 Units,
168,289 sf total)
Privately Owned and Maintained
b. Elementary School (35,460 sf) Privately Owned and Maintained c. Childcare Center (10,944 sf) Privately Owned and Maintained d. Surface Drainage
Improvements Developer Private 3 Years Developer
e. Water Quality/Flow Control
Basins 1-5 (8,286 sf)
i. Ornamental Landscape
Maintenance and
Replacement
Others Private N/A Private
ii. Functional Maintenance,
Repair, and Replacement Developer Developer 3 Years Private f. Storm Water Facilities
i. Ornamental Landscape
Maintenance and
Replacement
Others Private N/A Private
ii. Functional Maintenance,
Repair, and Replacement
Geologic
Hazard
Abatement
District
(GHAD)
Developer 3 Years Private
g. Storm Drain System Developer Developer 3 Years Developer h. Retaining Walls Developer Developer 3 Years Developer i. Geotechnical Monitoring
Instruments Developer Developer 3 Years Developer
j. Keyway Subdrains and Outlets Developer Developer 3 Years Developer k. Geologic Hazard Abatement
(slope stability, erosion, etc.) Developer Developer 3 Years Developer

2. Post-Transfer Period
a. Multi-Family Residential
Buildings A and B (176 Units,
168,289 sf total)
Privately Owned and Maintained
b. Elementary School (17,728 sf) Privately Owned and Maintained c. Childcare Center (10,944 sf) Privately Owned and Maintained d. Surface Drainage
Improvements
Geologic
Hazard
Abatement
District
(GHAD)
GHAD
Assessment Perpetual Private
e. Water Quality/Flow Control
Basins 1-5 (8,286 sf)
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FACILITY/FUNCTION MAINTENANCE
ENTITY

MAINTENANCE

FUNDING

MINIMUM

TIMEFRAME FOR

TRANSFERRING

PLAN OF

CONTROL

RESPONSIBILITIE
S FROM

DEVELOPER TO

THE GHAD

OWNERSHIP
i. Ornamental Landscape
Maintenance and
Replacement
Others Private N/A Private
ii. Functional Maintenance,
Repair, and Replacement GHAD GHAD
Assessment Perpetual Private
f. Storm Water Facilities
i. Ornamental Landscape
Maintenance and
Replacement
Others Private N/A Private
ii. Functional Maintenance,
Repair, and Replacement GHAD GHAD
Assessment Perpetual Private
g. Storm Drainage System GHAD GHAD
Assessment Perpetual Private
h. Retaining Walls (Identified on
Figure 1) GHAD GHAD
Assessment Perpetual Private
i. Geotechnical Monitoring
Instruments GHAD GHAD
Assessment Perpetual Private
j. Keyway Subdrains and Outlets GHAD GHAD
Assessment Perpetual Private
k. Geologic Hazard Abatement
(slope stability, erosion, etc.) GHAD GHAD
Assessment Perpetual Private

11.0 RIGHT-OF-ACCESS

The GHAD Board of Directors, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, agents, and representatives shall have the right to enter upon all lands within the Annexation Area as shown in Appendix C for the purpose of performing the GHAD Activities defined in this Plan of Control.

Such GHAD Activities include, but are not limited to the inspection, maintenance and monitoring of those improvements listed in Section 7.0. Should the GHAD need to access private residential lots to fulfill its duties under the P lan of Control, the GHAD shall provide the affected landowner and/or resident with 72 hours advanced notice unless, in the reasonable judgment of the GHAD, an emergency situation exists which makes immediate access necessary to protect the public health and safety, in which case no advanced notice is required, but the GHAD shall inform the landowner and/or resident as soon as reasonably possible.

The foregoing right-of-entry provision shall be recorded by Developer in the chain of title for all Annexation Area residential parcels and common area lots, and it shall be included in all Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and homebuyer disclosure statements prepared for parcels within the GHAD Annexation Area. This recordation is a requirement of the annexation process.

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12.0 GLOSSARY

Accepted Parcel – An assessor’s parcel within the Annexation Area that has been accepted for the transfer of GHAD responsibilities as provided in Section 6.3 of this Plan of Control.

Annexation Area – The land to be annexed into the Hayward GHAD as shown in the GHAD Boundary Plat (Appendix B, Exhibit B) in this Plan of Control.

GHAD Activities – Responsibilities that the GHAD will assume monitoring and maintenance responsibilities noted in Section 7.0 and described in Table 10.0 in this Plan of Control.

GHAD Board of Directors – The members of the Hayward City Council.

Engineer’s Report – The document that establishes the individual property owners’ GHAD assessment limit based on the projected expenses (budget) of the GHAD.

Geologic Hazard – An actual or threatened landslide, land subsidence, soil erosion, earthquake, fault movement, or any other natural or unnatural movement of land or earth ( Public Resources Code § 26507).

Geologic Hazard Abatement District or GHAD – A district formed under Public Resources Code § 26500 to undertake emergency actions necessary or incidental to the prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control of a geologic hazard.

GHAD Law – Public Resources Code § 26500 through 26654.

GHAD Manager – An entity employing a licensed Geotechnical Engineer who will oversee the operations of the GHAD, including preparation of GHAD budgets. The GHAD Manager is hired by and reports to the GHAD Board of Directors.

GHAD Manager Decision – An operational action as set forth in this Plan of Control.

GHAD Manager Reconsideration Decision – A written decision prepared by the GHAD Manager in response to a written request from a property owner within the Annexation Area on the evidence presented.

Hayward GHAD – A district formed by the Hayward City Council on March 1, 2016 , with the adoption of Resolution No. 16-030.

Plan of Control – Report prepared by a Certified Engineering Geologist which describes in detail, the geologic hazards, their location, and the area affected by them. It also provides a plan for the prevention, mitigation, abatement, or control thereof.

Punch List – A document provided by the GHAD of all of the items, if any, that need to be constructed, repaired, or otherwise modified in order to comply with the city -approved plans and specifications prior to the transfer of Plan of Control responsibilities to the GHAD.

Site Improvement(s) – Buildings, public and private roads, sidewalks, utilities, improved trails, gazebos, cabanas, geologic stabilization features, or similar improvements.

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Transfer Application Form – A document provided by the applicant to initiate transfer of Plan of Control responsibilities as outlined in this Plan of Control to the GHAD. A sample transfer application form is provided in Appendix D in this Plan of Control.

Transfer Eligibility Date – The earliest date a parcel within the Annexation Area is eligible for the transfer of Plan of Control responsibilities to the GHAD. For parcels with the Annexation Area, this period starts at 9:00 a.m. on the day exactly 3 years after the first residential building permit is issued by the City of Hayward.

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SELECTED REFERENCES

1. Bellecci & Associates. 2023. Improvement Plans, La Vista Residential, Hayward, California.

October 13, 2023. Job No. 18133.

2. Bellecci & Associates. 2023. Grading Plans, La Vista Residential, Hayward, California.

October 13, 2023. Job No. 18133.

3. ENGEO. 2021. Corrective Grading Plan, Parcel Group 3, Hayward, California.

September 17, 2021. Project No. 15577.000.001.

4. ENGEO. 2021. Geotechnical Exploration, Parcel Group 3, La Vista, Hayward, California.

June 1, 2021. Project No. 15577.000.001.

5. ENGEO. 2023. Updated Corrective Grading Plan, Parcel Group 3, Hayward, California, June 23, 2023. Project No. 15577.000.001.

6. Hayward, City of, Resolution No. 16 -030 – Ordering Formation of the Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) and Appointing the Members of the Hayward City Council to Act as the GHAD Board of Directors, March 1, 2016.

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APPENDIX A

FIGURE 1: Long-Term Ownership and Maintenance Exhibit
FIGURE 2: As-Built Geologic Map
FIGURE 3: As-Built Remedial Grading Plan

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APPENDIX B

EXHIBIT A: Legal Description
EXHIBIT B: Plat to Accompany Legal Description

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EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

HAYWARD GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT
PARCEL GROUP 3 – PARCL MAP No. 11247

All that real property, situate in the City of Hayward, County of Alameda, State of California, described as follows:

Parcel 2:

Being a portion of Parcel 2 of “Parcel Map No. 11247”, recorded April 6, 2022, in Book 354 of Parcel Maps, at Page 79, Alameda County Records, further described as follows:

1. North 15°11’20” West, 16.66 feet;

2. South 57°24’10” West, 2.10 feet;

5. Southeast 298.63 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 10°16’08” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the northeast and having a radius of 862.55 feet;

6. Southeast 429.43 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 28°31’31” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the southwest and having a radius of 1063.72 feet;

7. Southeast 178.52 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 9°36’57”;

8. South 52°24’45” West, 100.60 feet;

9. South 37°28’08” East, 1.62 feet;

10. South 52°31’52” West, 31.50 feet;

11. South 37°28’08” East, 115.00 feet;

12. North 52°31’52” East, 18.00 feet;

13. South 37°28’08” East, 57.63 feet to the beginning of a curve, concave to the west and having a radius of 26.00 feet;
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14. Southeast and South 30.33 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 66°50’40” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the east and having a radius of 46.00 feet;

15. South 29.16 feet and said curve, through a central angle of 36°19’01” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the west and having a radius of 26.50 feet;

16. South 27.51 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 59°28’21”;

17. South 37°28’08” East, 13.50 feet;

18. South 52°31’52” West, 25.38 feet;

19. South 77°07’18” West, 230.47 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description.

Containing an area of 199,485 square feet (4.58 acres), more or less.

Parcel 3:

Being all of Parcel 3 of “Parcel Map No. 11247”, recorded April 6, 2022, in Book 354 of Parcel Maps, at Page 79, Alameda County Records, further described as follows:

Beginning at the northwest corner of said Parcel 3 (354 PM 79); thence along the boundary line of said Parcel 3 (354 PM 79) the following twenty-three (23) courses:

1. North 77°07’18” East, 230.47 feet;

2. North 52°31’52” East, 25.38 feet;

4. Northeast and North 27.51 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 59°28’21” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the east, having a radius of 46.00 feet;

5. North and Northeast 29.16 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 36°19’01” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the southwest, having a radius of 26.00 feet;

6. North and Northwest 30.33 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 66°50’40”;

7. North 37°28’08” West, 57.63 feet;

8. South 52°31’52” West, 18.00 feet;

9. North 37°28’08” West, 115.00 feet;

10. North 52°31’52” East, 31.50 feet;

11. North 37°28’08” West, 1.62 feet;

13. Southeast 297.32 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 10°00’54” to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave to the northeast, having a radius of 214.30 feet;

14. Southeast 37.72 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 10°05’02”;

15. South 01°08’10” West, 172.13 feet;

17. West 198.93 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 15°49’48”; 108

18. South 79°55’21” West, 216.36 feet to the beginning of a curve, concave to the north, having a radius of 570.00 feet;

19. West 99.75 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 10°01’36”;

20. North 19°40’27” West, 41.77 feet;

21. North 86°39’15” West; 118.04 feet;

22. South 78°09’10” West, 86.04 feet;

23. Leaving said northerly right-of-way line and continuing along said boundary line of Parcel 3 (354 PM 79) North 11°33’57” West, 173.12 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description.

Containing an area of 140,846 square feet (3.23 acres), more or less.

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APPENDIX C

DECLARATION OF DISCLOSURES, RIGHT OF ENTRY

AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS REGARDING

HAYWARD GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District
2633 Camino Ramon, Suite 250
San Ramon, CA 94583
Attn: Haley Ralston

DECLARATION OF DISCLOSURES, RIGHT OF ENTRY AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

REGARDING HAYWARD GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT

This Declaration of Disclosures, Right of Entry and Restrictive Covenants Regarding Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District (the “Declaration”) is made this _____ day of __________, 20__ (the “Effective Date”), by, La Vista Residential L.P., a California limited liability company and Strategic Growth Partners, Inc. (“Declarants”).

RECITALS
A. Declarants are the owner of that certain real property located in the City of Hayward, County of Alameda, State of California, filed on , 20__ in Book of Parcel Maps, at pages , all in the Official Records of Alameda County, California (the “Property”).

B. The City of Hayward approved 176 multi-family residential units and approximately 46,000 square feet of educational facilities on the Property. A condition of approval was that the Property be annexed into the Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District (“Hayward GHAD”).

C. Under the authority of California Public Resources Code section 26500, et seq., the Hayward City Council on March 1, 2016, adopted Resolution No. 16-030 forming and establishing the Hayward GHAD to prevent, mitigate, abate or control potential geologic hazards within the boundaries of the GHAD. On ____, ____, the Hayward GHAD adopted Resolution No. __-___, approving annexation of the Property into the Hayward GHAD.

NOW, THEREFORE, Declarants, as the owner s of the Property, for itself, its successors and assigns does hereby declare as follows:

1. Notification and Disclosure of Hayward GHAD : The Declarant s hereby give notice and disclose that the Property is a part of the Hayward GHAD. The Board of Directors of the Hayward GHAD are the members of the Hayward City Council. Pursuant to the Plan of Control for Annexation of the Property to Hayward GHAD as it may be amended from time to time (the “Plan of Control”), the Declarant s and the Hayward GHAD are afforded certain responsibilities and rights relating to the prevention, mitigation, abatement , and control of potential geologic hazards on the Property. The powers of the Hayward GHAD include the power to assess lot owners within the Property for the purposes set out in the Plan of Control.

An assessment was authorized by the Hayward GHAD to be imposed on the Property pursuant to adopted Resolution ___-__.

2. Right of Entry : The Declarant s by executing and recording this Declaration hereby contractually affords Hayward GHAD, its officials, employees, contractors, and agents an irrevocable right of entry with continuing and perpetual access to and across the Property for the purposes and responsibilities set out in the Plan of Control (“Access Rights”). Should the Hayward GHAD need to access private residential lots to fulfill its duties under the Plan of Control, the Hayward GHAD shall provide the affected landowner and/or resident with 72 112

hours advanced notice unless, in the reasonable judgment of the GHAD Manager, an emergency situation exists which makes immediate access necessary to protect the public health and safety, in which case no advanced notice is required, but the Hayward GHAD shall inform the landowner and/or resident as soon as reasonably possible. The Declarants hereby give notice that the GHAD will acquire Access Rights immediately upon the execution of this Declaration. The GHAD, in its sole discretion, may elect not to exercise Access Rights until it accepts its maintenance responsibilities consistent with the Plan of Control.

3. GHAD Easement: The Declarants hereby grant the Hayward GHAD a perpetual easement for the purposes and responsibilities set out in the Plan of Control and for maintaining certain site improvements as depicted in Exhibit A, and legally described in Exhibit B attached hereto, (the “GHAD Easement”). Such activities include, but are not limited to: (a) the inspection, maintenance, monitoring and replacement of site improvements including, drainage ditches, storm drains, outfalls and pipelines; (b) the monitoring, maintenance , and repair of slopes, including repaired or partially repaired landslides; and (c) the management of erosion and geologic hazards within the Property as shown in the Plan of Control. The GHAD Easement shall become effective upon acceptance by the Hayward GHAD of its responsibilities and rights, the process by which is articulated in the Plan of Control. The Hayward GHAD has no maintenance responsibilities whatsoever to the Declarant s or Property until and unless the Hayward GHAD accepts such responsibilities consistent with the Plan of Control.

4. Covenants Running with the Land : The Property shall be held, conveyed, hypothecated, encumbered, sold, leased, used, improved , and maintained subject to the limitations, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, rights of entry and equitable servitude set forth in this Declaration, all of which are in furtherance of Declarant s’ plan for the uniform improvement and operation of the Property. All of the limitations, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, rights of entry and equitable servitudes set out in this Declaration shall both benefit and burden the Property and shall run with and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Property and each parcel therein, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each owner, and every person having or acquiring any right, title or interest in and to all or any portion of the Property and their successors and assigns. Upon Declarants’ conveyance of fee title to the Property, or any portion thereof, Declarant s shall be released from any further liability or obligation hereunder related to the portion of the Property so conveyed, and the grantee of such conveyance shall be deemed to be the "Declarants,” with all rights and obligations related thereto, with respect to that portion of the Property conveyed.

5. Hold Harmless: Declarants, or its successors and assigns, shall hold harmless, protect and indemnify Hayward GHAD and its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and representatives and the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of each of them (colle ctively, “Hayward GHAD Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liabilities, penalties, costs, losses, damages, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and experts’ fees), causes of action, claims, demands, orders, liens or judgments (each a “Claim” and, collectively, “Claims”): (1) for injury to or the death of any person, or physical damage to any property, related to or occurring on or about the GHAD Easement to the extent arising from the negligence or intentional m isconduct of Declarants, its employees, agents or contractors; or (2) related the existence of the GHAD Easement, exclusive of any Claims brought by Declarants.

6. Enforcement: The Hayward GHAD shall have the right but not the obligation to enforce the provisions of this Declaration.

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7. Modification or Termination: This Declaration shall not be modified, amended , or terminated without the written consent of the Hayward GHAD.

Executed as of the Effective Date.

Declarants: La Vista Hayward, L.P.

By:

Its: ________________________________ _

Strategic Growth Partners, Inc.

By:

Its: ________________________________ _

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE

This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed to the Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District by the foregoing document titled “Declaration of Disclosures, Right of Entry and Restrictive Covenants”, which is dated _______________, 20__ a nd executed by ______________, is hereby accepted by the undersigned pursuant to authority conferred by Resolution No. __-__, dated _____________, 20__. The City of Hayward, as grantee, consents to recordation of said “Declaration of Disclosures, Right of Entry and Restrictive Covenants”.

_______________________
Uri Eliahu Date: October 2, 2025
Hayward GHAD Manager

Attest:

_______________________
Patricia E. Curtin
Hayward GHAD Clerk

Approved as to form:

_______________________
Amara Morrison
Hayward GHAD Attorney

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APPENDIX D

SAMPLE TRANSFER APPLICATION FORM

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HAYWARD GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT (GHAD)
PARCEL GROUP 3 DEVELOPMENT
Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board of Directors c/o Hayward GHAD Manager
ENGEO Incorporated
2663 Camino Ramon, Suite 250
San Ramon, CA 94583

As of ____________, 20__, ______ is submitting an application for transfer of GHAD activities as provided in Section 6.0 of the Parcel Group 3 Plan of Control dated ________, 2025 . As specified in Section

6.0,______ is submitting this Transfer Application to transfer the responsibility for performing GHAD activities for the listed parcels to the District. Within 30 days of the submittal of the Transmittal Application, the GHAD will monitor the listed parcels and verify that the facilities that the GHAD will have maintenance responsibility have been constructed and maintained in accordance with the conditions of Section 6.4 of the Plan of Control. Within 15 days of inspection, the GHAD will send ______ a punch list of all items that need to be constructed, repaired, or otherwise modified in compliance with the City of Hayward approved plans and specifications. _______ will notify the GHAD upon completion of the punch list items. Within 30 days of receipt of such notice, the GHAD shall verify that all punch list items have been completed and notify ______. GHAD staff will then bring a resolution before the Hayward GHAD Board of Directors for their consideration approving GHAD responsibility for performing all future GHAD activities on the parcel(s).

We submit the following parcels for the transfer of GHAD activities as provided in the Parcel Group 3 Plan of Control to the Hayward GHAD:

Lot
Number/Tract
Address Assessor’s Parcel Number

Each party is to submit a copy of this application to the other party upon completion of the steps listed below.

GHAD receipt of Transfer Application: Initial of GHAD representative: __________ Date: _______

_______ receipt of punch list from GHAD: Initial of ______ representative: __________ Date: _______

GHAD receipt of notice of completion of punch list items: Initial of GHAD representative: __________ Date: _______

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www.engeo.com

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CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 26-127
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Speed Management Plan to Reduce and Manage Traffic Speeds Citywide

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approves the attached resolution (Attachment II) approving the Speed Management Plan (CIP Project No. 06943) to Reduce and Manage Traffic Speeds Citywide.

SUMMARY
The Safe System Approach for Speed Management is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved road safety framework that involves proactively identifying locations where operating speeds are high compared to desired target speeds. The City’s Speed Management Plan uses this approach to achieve safer speeds and prioritize projects for areas with excessive speeding in Hayward.

The City began working on the Speed Management Plan on December 16, 2024. Staff updated the Council Infrastructure and Airport Committee (CIAC) and received feedback on the plan’s development on June 25, 2025. After completing the related Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) meetings, a draft Plan was presented to CIAC on February 25, 2026, and recommended for approval to the City Council.

A work session on traffic safety was held at the City Council meeting on March 24, 2026, to discuss pedestrian fatalities in 2026, short-term implementable traffic safety actions, and the overall strategy to achieve Vision Zero. The Speed Management Plan will assist staff in carrying out the strategies and actions in the Council adopted Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP); therefore, many of the strategies and guidance contained in the Speed Management Plan will also support the individual projects discussed in the City Council work session.

Staff are recommending approval of the Speed Management Plan to be adopted by the City as a comprehensive strategy to reduce speeds in Hayward and reduce the likelihood of collisions resulting in severe injury and fatalities.

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Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Speen Management Plan
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DATE: April 7, 2026

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Director of Public Works

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Speed Management Plan to Reduce and Manage Traffic Speeds Citywide

RECOMMENDATION

That the City Council approves the attached resolution (Attachment II) approving the Speed Management Plan (CIP Project No. 06943) to Reduce and Manage Traffic Speeds Citywide.

SUMMARY

The Safe System Approach for Speed Management is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved road safety framework that involves proactively identifying locations where operating speeds are high compared to desired target speeds. The City’s Speed Management Plan uses this approach to achieve safer speeds and prioritize projects for areas with excessive speeding in Hayward.

The City began working on the Speed Management Plan on December 16, 2024. Staff updated the Council Infrastructure and Airport Committee (CIAC) and received feedback on the plan’s development on June 25, 20251. After completing the related Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) meetings, a draft Plan was presented to CIAC on February 25, 20262, and recommended for approval to the City Council.

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FISCAL IMPACT

This item will not impact Measure C or the General Fund.

The Speed Management Plan is primarily funded by a grant from the USDOT SS4A program ($187,000). To complete this Plan, the City Council previously authorized an allocation of $235,000 from Fund 460, the Transportation System Improvement Fund. The authorization included $49,000 in City matching funds comprising $25,000 from Fund 213, the Measure BB Pedestrian & Bicycle Fund, and $24,000 from Fund 410, the Route 238 Corridor Improvement Fund.

BACKGROUND

City Council adopted the LRSP on June 27, 20233, which assesses and identifies locations and strategies to improve road safety throughout the City. Along with identifying the City’s High Injury Network, the LRSP recommends a set of strategies and countermeasures to address and prevent severe injury and fatal collisions. Council also committed to Vision Zero by 2050, a goal of eliminating fatalities and severe injuries on the City’s roadways by 2050.

Action Item 2 of the LRSP recommends the near-term action of pursuing Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funding. Launched by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2022, the purpose of the SS4A grant program is to improve roadway safety by significantly reducing or eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries through safety action plan development and refinement and implementation focused on all users. The program provides funding to develop the tools to help strengthen a community’s approach to roadway safety and save lives while meeting the needs of diverse local, Tribal, and regional communities.

Recognizing the effort needed to achieve Vision Zero by 2050, the City applied for supplemental planning funds from SS4A to develop a comprehensive approach to reduce speeds (Speed Management Plan) and conduct a set of corridor-specific safety plans focused on the City’s High Injury Network. The Speed Management Plan will help address the LRSP focus area of unsafe speeding and aggressive driving, which play a significant role in generating serious injuries and fatalities.

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and land use context, impact statistics, safety goals, and other factors. This framework builds on the Safe System Approach identified in the City’s LRSP by using a five-stage approach, which the City will use to develop the Speed Management Plan to achieve safer speeds and prioritize projects for areas with excessive speeding. The five stages are:
establishing a vision and building consensus for speed management, collecting and analyzing speed and safety data, prioritizing locations for speed management, selecting speed management countermeasures, and conducting ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment.

On October 27, 2023, the City was awarded the full amount of the $3,252,000 requested in its application to the SS4A grant program. On February 6, 20244, City Council adopted a resolution accepting the funding and allocated $813,000 in City matching funds. On November 19, 20245, the City awarded $210,000 to Fehr & Peers to develop the Speed Management Plan. The consultant contract with Fehr & Peers was executed on December 4, 2024.

A work session on traffic safety was held at the City Council meeting on March 24, 2026, to discuss pedestrian fatalities in 2026, short-term implementable traffic safety actions, and the overall strategy to achieve Vision Zero. Although not specifically mentioned in the work session, the Speed Management Plan is aligned with the LRSP, which is the City’s guiding traffic safety document. The Speed Management Plan will assist staff in carrying out the strategies and actions in the LRSP; therefore, many of the strategies and guidance contained in the Speed Management Plan will also support the individual projects discussed in the City Council work session.

DISCUSSION

Work began on the Speed Management Plan on December 16, 2024. The project team, made up of City and Fehr & Peers staff, studied existing conditions and gathered relevant information over the first quarter of 2025. Relevant data analyzed included observed speed, posted speed limit, collision, land use, and roadway attribute data. In addition, the project created the project’s TAC and the SAC. The TAC consists of internal stakeholders from various City departments, including the Police, Fire, and Development Services Departments. The SAC consists of community-based organizations and stakeholders such as Bike Hayward, California State University East Bay, Hayward Unified School District, and La Familia. The TAC and SAC had their first outreach meetings on February 26, 2025, and March 21, 2025, respectively. Work continued throughout 2025 to develop the Target Speed Framework, Speed Reduction Toolbox, prioritization of projects, and policy recommendations. The Draft Speed Management Plan was completed in December 2025.

The Speed Management Plan is organized into five main sections:

Speeds in Hayward Today: Analysis of speed and crash data in the City.

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Target Speed Framework: Setting desired speeds Citywide based on roadway and land use context.

Speed Reduction Toolbox: Countermeasures to apply where speeds exceed desired speeds.

Speed Reduction Corridors: Priority projects for implementation.

Institutionalizing Safe Speeds: Policy recommendations to institutionalize safe speeds.

Speeds in Hayward Today

The project team reviewed and surveyed existing spot speed and collision data that was available for the City. Between 2017-2022, unsafe speed was found to be the most cited contributing factor for injury collisions, accounting for 361 collisions, or 21% of all injury collisions. Unsafe speeds also made up the largest share of driver fatalities and severe injuries, accounting for 50 drivers being killed or severely injured in that period.

Using 85th percentile speed data from StreetLight, an aggregated Global Positioning System (GPS) data company, the project team obtained additional speed data for the month of October 2024, which allowed for an analysis that looked at speeding throughout the City at a level that was previously not possible from spot data. One of the key findings was that the City’s arterials and collectors experience speeds over 40 mph while several major streets consistently exceed 40 mph across all time periods. In addition, segments operating over 35 mph make up approximately 25-40% of the roadway network but account for nearly 60-75% of all fatal and severe injury collisions.

Furthermore, it was found that the share of pedestrians and bicyclists that are killed or severely injured in collisions occurring where observed speeds are less than 35 mph is almost double the share of drivers or passengers that are killed or severely injured at the same speeds, emphasizing that people walking, biking, or rolling are disproportionately impacted by unsafe speeds.

Target Speed Framework

Desired speeds were established Citywide using roadway context and the purpose of the street. Some streets are more focused on vehicle throughput with higher vehicle volumes and lower land use activity, while other streets are more focused on placemaking and economic activity with lower vehicle volumes and higher volumes of people walking and biking. The four street types are as follows:
• Connector Streets represent arterial and collector streets outside commercial areas with high traffic and lower land use activity. Many of the City’s streets in the industrial area, such as Industrial Parkway and Whipple Road fit in this category. • Core Streets represent arterial and collector streets inside commercial areas or near schools with high traffic levels and land use activity, such as Mission Boulevard and Jackson Street.
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• Place Streets category are streets with lower traffic volumes and high land use activity, and they typically makeup streets inside Downtown and local streets inside commercial areas, such as B Street and Dixon Street.
• Neighborhood Streets are local streets outside commercial areas and make up the majority of the City’s roadway network in lane miles. Neighborhood Streets are streets with low traffic levels and land use activity, typically in residential neighborhoods.

Target speeds for each street type were identified taking into account types of potential conflicts, particularly with vulnerable users (e.g. people walking, people biking, youth), and speeds at which collisions are likely to result in a severe injury or fatality (see Figure 1).

The chart illustrates that there is significant risk of a fatal collision involving a pedestrian at speeds as low as 30 miles per hour (mph).

Figure 1. Risk of Fatality in a Collision based on Vehicle Speed

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

The FHWA’s A Safe System-Based Framework and Analytical Methodology for Assessing Intersections suggest desired travel speeds based on the types of conflicts and was used to develop the Speed Management Plan target speed framework. All downtown streets, except for Foothill Boulevard, will use a 20-mph target speed. Table 1 on the following page shows the target speed for each street type. On many city roadway segments, the observed speeds exceed the target speeds by 10 mph or more.

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Table 1. Target Speeds
Street Type Target Speed (mph) Examples
Connector 35 Industrial Pkwy, Whipple Rd
Core 301 Mission Blvd, Jackson St, A St
Place 202 B St, Dixon St
Neighborhood 153 Calaroga Ave
Notes:

1. Target speed of 25 mph in front of schools.

2. Target speed of 25 mph on Foothill Boulevard.

3. Target speed of 25 mph in industrial areas.

The project team gathered feedback on the street types and target speeds from the TAC and the SAC in the months of May and June. Both advisory committees provided feedback that the excessive speeding shown in the data aligned with observations. The project team did not receive feedback about changing the proposed street types or target speeds. Some stakeholders had concerns with the difficulty of implementing effective countermeasures to manage speeds throughout the City, specifically pointing to resistant driver behavior and resident opposition to past traffic calming projects in the City. In addition, existing street designs encourage speeding, and in some cases, will take a lot of work to implement.

On June 25, 2025, the project team presented the Target Speed Framework’s draft street types and target speeds to CIAC for feedback. CIAC gave positive feedback on the proposed street types and target speeds with comments mainly focused on understanding how to minimize impact of cut-through traffic that could occur on other streets and ensuring that traffic calming improvements are spread around the City and not focused on one area.

On February 25, 2026, the project team presented the draft version of the Speed Management Plan to CIAC. Feedback was received regarding the designation of certain arterial streets and their target speeds, including the cost effectiveness of each countermeasure and that staff should consider that as a factor with implementation.

Additional discussion took place regarding the Red Light Cameras recommended action, but no details were available to discuss at the time. Staff revised the draft plan based on the feedback received and general contextual information was added for red light camera programs. The countermeasure appendix was revised to include estimated cost information.

Speed Reduction Toolbox

The toolbox of countermeasures in the Speed Management Plan contains recommended strategies and infrastructure treatments for reducing speeds. The purpose of the toolbox is to serve as a resource and reference for practitioners who will be implementing the Speed Management Plan. The tools are organized into two location categories: intersection strategies and street segment strategies, and within each location category, there are several different treatment types to manage speeds. Examples include intersection control, 126

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traffic signal operations, geometric features, pavement markings, roadway narrowing, and enforcement. Overall, the toolbox contains 44 different speed management countermeasures. These countermeasures can be used in combination to provide a comprehensive speed management implementation on a corridor. A detailed description of each countermeasure is included in Appendix B of the Speed Management Plan.

Speed Reduction Corridors

The Speed Management Plan introduces the concept of Speed Reduction Corridors. Speed Reduction Corridors were identified as having a high discrepancy between observed speeds and target speeds. The plan defines speed reduction corridors as segments where observed speeds exceed target speeds by 10 mph or more across all time periods. Of the existing Speed Reduction Corridors, five priority Speed Reduction Corridors were selected by staff to have a preliminary conceptual plan developed. The five corridors, listed below, were selected based on a combination of different street types, high speed discrepancy, and were either on the established High Injury Network and/or areas near schools or disadvantaged populations:

• Hesperian Boulevard between Turner Court and Sleepy Hollow Avenue • Industrial Boulevard between Tennyson Road and Baumberg Avenue • Huntwood Avenue between Tennyson Road and Schafer Road • Calaroga Avenue between Peterman Avenue and Tennyson Road • Santa Clara Street between Winton Avenue and Jackson Street

The Speed Management Plan includes preliminary conceptual plans for the corridor segments. They are not intended to be detailed design documents and could be subject to change. Each concept should be considered a standalone project, which would require its own planning, detailed design, and construction phases.

Institutionalizing Speed Management

The project team conducted a policy review to assess and evaluate how speed management could be institutionalized in the City of Hayward. Existing policies and programs were compared to benchmark safety policies to assess the level of implementation and institutionalization of speed management practices in Hayward. From this policy review, six priority action categories to support safe speeds were developed to address the gaps found in the policy review. The six actions are listed below:

1. Stakeholder Collaboration

2. Training & Education

3. Policies & Procedures

4. Enforcement

5. Evaluation & Prioritization

6. Monitoring

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Within each category, recommended speed management actions are included with an assigned lead department. In total, there are 18 recommended actions. The 18 actions are listed below in Table 2. Descriptions of each action are included in the plan.

Table 2. Recommended Actions
Recommended Action Lead Department

1. Stakeholder Collaboration
Safety Task Force Public Works – Transportation Division

2. Training & Education
Safe Systems Training Public Works – Transportation Division Safety Demonstration Projects Public Works – Transportation Division Traffic Collision Reports Public Works – Transportation Division

3. Policies & Procedures
By-Right Safety Projects Public Works – Transportation Division Update Standard Details Public Works – Engineering Division Objective Design Standards Public Works – Transportation Division Update City’s General Plan Public Works – Transportation Division Context-Specific Speed Limits Public Works – Transportation Division Safety-Optimized Signal Timing Public Works – Transportation Division Update City Vehicle Procurement City Manager’s Office

4. Enforcement
Safe System-Aligned Enforcement Police Department
Automated Speed Cameras Public Works – Transportation Division Red Light Cameras Public Works – Transportation Division

5. Evaluation & Prioritization
Speed Reduction Corridors Prioritization Public Works – Transportation Division Safe System Project Evaluation Framework Public Works – Transportation Division

6. Monitoring
Speed & Collision Data Collection & Reporting Public Works – Transportation Division Collision Investigation & Monitoring Public Works – Transportation Division & Emergency Services

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Implementation of Speed Management Plan strategies will reduce vehicle speeds in the City, which will help reduce the likelihood of serious injuries and fatalities. Vehicle crashes have a significant economic cost, both to those directly impacted and to other users of the transportation system. By helping to avoid these impacts, the Speed Management Plan will have a significant economic benefit for Hayward residents and visitors.

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related to a project identified in the Strategic Roadmap. Staff are bringing forward this new item to advance implementation of the City Council adopted LRSP.

SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES

Implementation of Speed Management Plan strategies will reduce vehicle speeds in the City, which will help reduce the likelihood of serious injuries and fatalities. Vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and bicyclists, who are more at risk from these collisions, will benefit from the implementation of the Speed Management Plan strategies. This will help encourage more sustainable modes of travel throughout the City.

PUBLIC CONTACT

The project team introduced the Speed Management Plan and the development of street types and target speeds to CIAC on June 25, 2025. Meetings with the TAC and SAC were held four times each throughout the development of the Speed Management Plan to receive comments and feedback. The Draft Speed Management Plan was presented to CIAC on February 25, 2026 and approved to be presented to City Council for adoption.

NEXT STEPS

Staff will implement the Speed Management Plan after approval and adoption by the City Council.

Prepared by: Byron Tang, Principal Transportation Engineer

Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works

Approved by:

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Jennifer Ott, City Manager
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HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 26-____

Introduced by Council Member _________

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SPEED MANAGEMENT PLAN , PROJECT NO. 06943, TO REDUCE AND MANAGE TRAFFIC SPEEDS CITYWIDE

WHEREAS, the Local Road Safety Plan and Vision Zero were adopted by the City on June 27, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Vision Zero establish ed that the City shall plan and design its transportation system with the goal of eliminating fatalities and serious injuries among all system users by 2050; and

WHEREAS, of the people who died in traffic crashes in the City from 2017 to 2021, 51 percent were walking or bicycling; and

WHEREAS, statistically, the likelihood of a pedestrian fatality increases significantly based on a vehicle’s impact speed; and

WHEREAS, the Local Road Safey Plan identifies addressing speeding and aggressive driving as an emphasis area to focus on for reducing severe injuries and fatalities on local roads; and

WHEREAS, the prevalence of speeding throughout the City calls for a comprehensive strategy to reduce vehicle speeds; and

WHEREAS, the Speed Management Plan was developed to provide strategies to manage vehicle speeds and advance the goals of the Local Road Safety Plan and Vision Zero.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council adopts the Speed Management Plan.

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IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, , 2026

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................................. ES-1 CHAPTER 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Hayward’s Vision Zero Commitment ............................................................................................................. 2

1.2 The Importance of Managing Speeds ............................................................................................................ 3

1.3 About this Plan .................................................................................................................................................... 4 CHAPTER 2 Speeds in Hayward Today .................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Speed-related Collisions in Hayward ............................................................................................................ 6

2.2 Observed Speeds in Hayward ......................................................................................................................... 7 CHAPTER 3 Target Speed Framework .................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Defining Street Types ...................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Setting Target Speeds ..................................................................................................................................... 17 CHAPTER 4 Speed Reduction Toolbox ................................................................................................................... 19

4.1 Speed Management at Intersections ............................................................................................................ 20

4.2 Speed Management along Street Segments ............................................................................................. 20 CHAPTER 5 Speed Reduction Corridors .................................................................................................................26

5.1 Defining Speed Reduction Corridors ............................................................................................................ 27

5.2 Criteria for Priority Speed Reduction Corridors ......................................................................................... 30

5.3 Applying Countermeasures to Priority Corridors ...................................................................................... 31 CHAPTER 6 Institutionalizing Safe Speeds ........................................................................................................... 42

6.1 Policy Review ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

6.2 Priority Actions for Speed Management...................................................................................................... 43

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Appendices
Appendix A: Maps of Observed Speeds by Time Period
Appendix B: Detailed Speed Reduction Toolbox

List of Figures
Figure 1: Safe System Wheel ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2: Likelihood of Pedestrian Fatality based on Impact Speed ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Figure 3. Fatality Risk based on Impact Speed for All Collision Types .................................................................................................................................................. 4 Figure 4: Top 5 Reported Primary Collision Factors (2017-22) ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Figure 5: Observed Speeds on a Weekday Morning (6AM – 10AM) ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 6: Observed Speeds on Arterials and Collectors by Time Period............................................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 7: Observed Speeds on Local Streets by Time Period ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Figure 8: Distribution of KSI Collisions by Time Period and Observed Speeds ................................................................................................................................. 10 Figure 9: Distribution of Observed Speeds at KSI Locations vs. the Roadway Network ............................................................................................................... 11 Figure 10: KSI Victims by Observed Speed at Collision Location .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Figure 11: Distribution of Roadways and KSI Collisions by Land Use ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Figure 12: Street Types Based on Traffic Level and Land Use Activity ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Figure 13: Street Types in Hayward ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Figure 14: Target Speed Framework ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 15: Comparison between Target Speeds and Observed Speeds ............................................................................................................................................. 28 Figure 16: Speed Reduction Corridors ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Figure 17: Recommendations for Hesperian Blvd between Turner Ct and Cathy Wy ................................................................................................................... 32

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Figure 18: Recommendations for Hesperian Blvd between Cathy Wy and Sleepy Hollow Ave ................................................................................................ 33 Figure 19: Recommendations for Industrial Blvd between Tennyson Rd and Arf Ave .................................................................................................................. 34 Figure 20: Recommendations for Industrial Blvd between Arf Ave and Baumberg Ave .............................................................................................................. 35 Figure 21: Recommendations for Huntwood Ave between Schafer Rd and Sierrawood Ave ..................................................................................................... 36 Figure 22: Recommendations for Huntwood Ave between Harris Rd and Tennyson Rd ............................................................................................................. 37 Figure 23: Recommendations for Calaroga Ave between Peterman Ave and Sunny Pl ............................................................................................................... 38 Figure 24: Recommendations for Calaroga Ave between Sunny Pl and Tennyson Rd ................................................................................................................. 39 Figure 25: Recommendations for Santa Clara St between Winton Ave and Larchmont St ......................................................................................................... 40 Figure 26: Recommendations for Santa Clara St between Larchmont St and Jackson St ............................................................................................................. 41

List of Tables
Table 1: Total Collisions in Hayward between 2017-2022 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Table 2. Intersection Strategies that Help Slow Vehicle Speeds .......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Table 3. Street Segment Strategies that Help Slow Vehicle Speeds ................................................................................................................................................... 23 Table 4: Priority Speed Reduction Corridors ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 Table 5: Recommended Speed Management Actions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 44

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Executive Summary
The City of Hayward adopted its Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) in June 2023, making a commitment to achieving the goal of Vision Zero by 2050. Achieving this goal requires alignment with the Safe System Approach, which is a
comprehensive framework for preventing roadway collisions and minimizing the risk of fatalities and severe injuries when collisions occur. Safer speeds are one of the six building blocks of the Safe System Approach.

What is the Speed Management Plan?
The Speed Management Plan (SMP) is a comprehensive
strategy to reduce speeds in the City of Hayward, thereby reducing the likelihood of speed-related collisions and the severity of all collisions. The SMP includes an assessment of existing speeds and collisions in Hayward to understand and demonstrate the relationship between speed and safety
outcomes. This is followed by a Target Speed Framework that identifies ideal speeds for each street based on land use and roadway contexts and a speed reduction toolbox to reduce observed speeds to match target speeds. Finally, the SMP includes several priority actions that the City can implement to institutionalize safe speeds in Hayward.

Why is the Speed Management Plan
needed?
Speeds play a significant role in determining the severity of all collisions. Figure ES-1 shows that higher speeds lead to a much higher fatality risk for all collisions, especially those involving pedestrians. Reducing speeds is therefore crucial to reduce the likelihood of severe injuries and fatalities.

Figure ES-1. Fatality Risk based on Impact Speed for All Collision Types

Source: Caltrans, Making Strides Toward Saving Lives; Fehr & Peers.

Based on collisions reported in Hayward between 2017-
2022, unsafe speed was the most commonly cited Primary
Collision Factor (PCF), accounting for 21% of all collisions.

Studies have shown that higher speeds dramatically increase the risk of fatalities and severe injuries, proving that unsafe

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vehicle speed is a significant factor influencing the severity of every collision, even if is not cited as the PCF.

Speeding is common in Hayward. While speeds vary
throughout the day, several arterials and collectors
experience speeds over 40 mph across all time periods,
including Mission Boulevard, Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward Boulevard, Industrial Parkway, and Industrial Boulevard.

About a quarter to a third of local streets, which primarily serve residential neighborhoods, experience speeds over 30 mph during most time periods. Collisions occurring at these speeds have a high chance of being fatal, especially for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists. This is supported by reported collision data in Hayward, which shows that over 70% of collisions that resulted in a fatality or severe injury occurred on roadways with speeds of 35 mph or more.

Defining a Target Speed Framework
Target speed is defined as the ideal speed at which vehicles should be operating on a roadway to support the safety of all users. This is different from posted speed or the speed limit, which is the maximum lawful speed for a roadway. To define an ideal target speed for each street segment, the SMP
categorized each street segment in Hayward based on the primary purpose served by the segment. These categories, which are based on a combination of the segment’s roadway classification and surrounding land uses are as follows:

1. Connector Streets: These streets are primarily movers of people and goods and are defined as arterials and
collectors that are outside commercial areas.

2. Core Streets: These streets move all modes, while
also serving as places where people go for work,
school, and recreation. These include arterials and
collectors that are within commercial areas (excluding
Downtown) or along schools.

3. Place Streets: These streets are centers of community and business, with higher concentrations of people
walking or biking. These include all streets that are
within Downtown Hayward, as well as local streets
within other commercial areas, such as along mixed-
use development near Mission Boulevard.

4. Neighborhood Streets: These streets are primarily in residential neighborhoods where people live, walk to
school, and exercise. These include all local streets
that are outside commercial areas, which make up
most of the City’s roadway network.

A map of street types in Hayward is shown in Figure ES-2 and target speeds for each of the four street types are shown in Figure ES-3.

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Figure ES-2: Street Types in Hayward

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Figure ES-3: Target Speed Framework

1Target Speeds on residential-serving parts of Connector Streets: 25 mph 3Target Speeds on Neighborhood streets in industrial areas: 25mph 2Target Speeds on Core Streets along a school: 25mph 4Target Speeds on Foothill Boulevard: 25mph

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Developing a Speed Reduction Toolbox
To reduce observed speed such that they are aligned with the target speeds, this Plan includes a Speed Reduction Toolbox with countermeasures that encourage slower speeds. These tools are organized into two categories: (1) at or through intersections and (2) along street segments. More details on each speed reduction tool, including a description and the types of streets where it may be most appropriate to
implement is provided in Appendix B.

Applying Speed Reduction Tools to
Priority Corridors
To provide examples for implementation of speed reduction tools to reduce observed speeds, the SMP includes
recommendations for lowering speeds on five Priority Speed Reduction Corridors (PSRC). While speed reduction on all corridors where observed speeds are higher than target
speeds is crucial, the PSRCs serve as a template for applying the Speed Reduction Toolbox. These corridors were identified based on the following two factors:
• High Injury Network: overlap with the City’s High
Injury Network (HIN) from the Local Roadway Safety
Plan (LRSP)
• High Need Areas: serves a school or areas with a high percentage of Transportation Disadvantaged
Population as identified in the LRSP
The resulting five PSRCs are as follows:

1. Hesperian Blvd between SR-92 ramp and Turner Ct

2. Industrial Blvd between W Tennyson Rd to Baumberg
Ave

3. Huntwood Ave between Shafer Rd to W Tennyson Rd

4. Calaroga Ave between Peterman Ave to W Tennyson
Rd

5. Santa Clara St between Winton Ave to W Jackson St
Defining Priority Actions to
Institutionalize Safe Speeds
A benchmarking assessment of existing safety plans, policies and programs was conducted to assess alignment with
industry best practices for speed management and identify opportunities to institutionalize safe speeds.

This benchmarking assessment shows that the City has made significant progress toward institutionalizing several best practices, especially through the adoption of the LRSP.

However, while the City has codified several other best practices in an adopted standard or policy, their
implementation status remains unclear. To address these gaps and support safe speeds, this Plan identifies six types of priority actions. Some examples of these priority actions are listed below:

1. Stakeholder Collaboration: includes convening a
Safety Task Force

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2. Training & Education: includes providing Safe System Trainings and piloting Safety Demonstration Projects

3. Policies & Procedures: includes updating Standard
Details to ensure alignment with Safe System design
and setting context-specific speed limits

4. Enforcement: includes deploying red light running
cameras and automated speed cameras (once
permitted by state legislation)

5. Evaluation & Prioritization: includes prioritizing
PSRCs for future funding and developing a Safe
System project evaluation framework

6. Monitoring: includes expanding speed data collection and reporting, and enhanced collision investigation
and monitoring.

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction

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1.1 Hayward’s Vision Zero
Commitment
Vision Zero is a movement to eliminate all traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries. Vision Zero acknowledges that even one death on our public roadways is unacceptable and focuses on safe and equitable mobility for all road users.

Achieving Vision Zero requires integrating layers of protection into the design of the transportation system to withstand human error. By adopting its Local Road Safety Plan in June of 2023, the City of Hayward committed to achieving the goal of Vision Zero by 2050.

Vision Zero Policy (June 2023)
City shall plan and design its transportation
system with the goal of eliminating fatalities and
serious injuries among all system users by 2050.

City staff are to prioritize safety when balancing
needs and demands for space within the public
right of way on the high injury network.

Vision Zero will be implemented in an equitable
manner, accounting for historic inequities in
transportation and safety investments across the
Hayward Community.

Achieving Vision Zero requires the Safe System Approach, a comprehensive framework for preventing roadway collisions and minimizing the risk of fatal and severe injuries when collisions occur. It is based on the principles that humans inevitably make mistakes and that human bodies have physical limits to tolerate crash impacts. The Safe System Approach builds redundancy and shared responsibility through six building blocks of a safe transportation system, including safe speeds (Figure 1: Safe System Wheel).

Figure 1: Safe System Wheel

Source: Target Zero: Washington's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (2024).

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1.2 The Importance of
Managing Speeds
Slowing speeds is a core principle of Vision Zero. As vehicle speeds increase both the frequency and the severity of all collision types also increase. Humans are increasingly less likely to survive collisions where vehicles are traveling over 23 mph. This is particularly true for seniors, youth, and other vulnerable users. Drivers have less time to react as vehicle speed increases and the required stopping distances also become longer as vehicle speeds increase.

Studies have shown that the fatality risk for a pedestrian hit by a vehicle increases dramatically beyond 20 to 25 mph (Figure 2). Higher speeds increase the risk of fatalities for all collision types, including collisions involving other vehicles (Figure 3).

Reducing speeds can accommodate human injury tolerances by reducing impact forces, providing additional time for drivers to stop, and improving visibility.

Figure 2: Likelihood of Pedestrian Fatality based on Impact Speed

Source: USDOT, Literature Reviewed on Vehicle Travel Speeds and Pedestrian Injuries. March 2000.

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Figure 3. Fatality Risk based on Impact Speed for All
Collision Types

Source: Caltrans, Making Strides Toward Saving Lives; Fehr & Peers.

1.3 About this Plan
The Speed Management Plan (SMP) sets out a comprehensive strategy to reduce speeds in the City of Hayward. The City is committed to taking a holistic approach to speed management and implementing street design improvements that encourage slower speeds and create safer streets for all users.

The development of the SMP involved four key steps: (1) determining desired speeds citywide based on the roadway and land use context, (2) developing a set of countermeasures to apply where existing speeds exceed desired speeds, (3)
developing implementation plan for priority projects, and (4) identifying opportunities to institutionalize safe speeds. To ensure buy-in from key stakeholders, a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) was convened to provide input on each step. The TAC included staff from City of Hayward, including the Police Fire, and Planning Departments. The SAC included residents and
community stakeholders representing organizations such as Bike East Bay, Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), Cal State University Easy Bay, and Hayward Unified School District.

This SMP is organized into five additional chapters:
• Chapter 2 Speeds in Hayward Today summarizes
observed speeds and speed-related collisions in Hayward. • Chapter 3 Target Speed Framework lays out the
framework used to categorize streets and define target
speeds by street type.
• Chapter 4 Speed Reduction Toolbox outlines tools to
manage speeds at intersections and on streets.
• Chapter 5 Speed Reduction Corridors establishes speed reduction corridors in the City for priority investments. • Chapter 6 Institutionalizing Safe Speeds describes policy actions to codify speed management practices in Hayward.

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CHAPTER 2
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This chapter provides an overview of collisions and observed speeds in Hayward, as well as the relationship between
locations and severity of collisions with higher observed speeds. As is shown in the following sections, speeding is common throughout the day and collisions with the most
severe outcomes are concentrated on segments with higher observed speeds.

2.1 Speed-related Collisions
in Hayward
Between 2017-2022, a total of 1,713 injury collisions occurred in Hayward, summarized in Table 1. Over 200 collisions
resulted in a person being killed or severely injured (KSI) and 75 of those involved a pedestrian or a bicyclist. Vehicle speed is a significant factor influencing the severity of every collision in Hayward.

Table 1: Total Collisions in Hayward between 2017-2022
Collisions
(2017-22) All Injury Collisions Fatal or Severe Injury
Collisions
All Modes 1713 209
Pedestrian 286 60
Bicyclist 125 15
Source: Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), 2017-22 Unsafe Speed is the most commonly
cited contributing factor to collisions
While speed always affects the severity of a collision, this is supported by how officers report Primary Collision Factors (PCFs) in Hayward. Unsafe speed is the leading PCF for all injury and KSI collisions in Hayward, accounting for 361 collisions (21%) as shown in Figure 4. Unsafe speeds also make up the largest share (30%) of driver KSI collisions, accounting for 50 drivers being killed or severely injured.

Regardless of the reported PCF, unsafe vehicle speed is a significant factor influencing the severity of every collision.

Figure 4: Top 5 Reported Primary Collision Factors (2017-22)

Source: TIMS (2017-22)
43 29 21 17 13
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2.2 Observed Speeds in
Hayward
Observed speeds (miles per hour (mph)) were analyzed using 85th percentile speed data from StreetLight, which provides aggregated GPS data.1 This assessment is based on observed speeds during weekdays (Monday-Thursday) in October 2024.

To understand variation in speeds throughout the day,
observed speed data was assessed for five time periods as follows:

1. AM Peak (6AM – 10AM)

2. Midday (10AM – 3PM)

3. PM Peak (3PM – 7PM)

4. Late PM (7PM – 12AM)

5. Overnight (12AM – 6AM)
To compare speeds across streets with similar roadway
characteristics, streets were grouped and assessed based on their functional classification (i.e. arterials, collectors, or local streets). Arterials are roadways that serve as the principal network for through-traffic flow, connecting Hayward to adjacent cities and places, while collectors channel traffic from

1 Speed data provided by StreetLight are based on a sampling of segments.

StreetLight validates this data against speed data reported by state Department of Transportation (DOTs). Based on this validation, StreetLight reports that their speed data is more accurate for higher speed bins, since those segments tend to have higher volumes and a larger sample size. local streets to the arterials. Observed speed data from StreetLight was available for all arterials and collectors and approximately 60% of local streets in Hayward.

Speeds over 40 mph are common on
major streets
Figure 5 shows observed speeds during the AM peak period, during which speeds are the highest outside of the overnight period. During the AM peak, most of the city’s arterials and collectors experience speeds over 40 mph and most local streets see speeds between 20-29 mph. While speeds vary throughout the day, several major streets consistently exceed 40 mph across all time periods. Maps showing observed
speeds across different time periods are included in Appendix A. The top 5 corridors with the most street miles that exceed 40 mph across all time periods include:

1. Mission Boulevard (3 miles)

2. Hesperian Boulevard (2 miles)

3. Hayward Boulevard (2 miles)

4. Industrial Parkway (2 miles)

5. Industrial Boulevard (2 miles)

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Figure 5: Observed Speeds on a Weekday Morning (6AM – 10AM) Most arterials and collectors have
speeds over 40 mph in the morning.

Several local streets, especially north-
south corridors such as Huntwood Ave,
Whitman Street, and Santa Clara Ave
experience speeds over 35 mph during
the AM Peak.

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Figure 6 shows that most arterials and collectors have speeds over 40 mph during all time periods except during the PM peak period. While speeds over 40 mph are most common in the overnight period, the morning peak and late PM periods also have a large share of arterials and collectors operating at or above 40 mph.

The majority of local streets have observed speeds below 30 mph across all time periods, as shown in Figure 7. However, about a quarter of local streets experience speeds over 30 mph during most time periods, and about 40% during the overnight period. Since these streets mostly serve residential areas, including schools and parks, speed management on the local street network is crucial.

Figure 6: Observed Speeds on Arterials and Collectors by Time Period

Source: StreetLight, Oct 2024
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15% 19%
42%
23%
14%
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41%
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PM Peak
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Late PM
(7PM-12AM)
Overnight
(12AM-6AM)
Arterials
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PM Peak
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Late PM
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Overnight
(12AM-6AM)
Collectors
30-34 mph
20-29 mph
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Figure 7: Observed Speeds on Local Streets by Time Period

Source: StreetLight, Oct 2024
Severe and fatal collisions are
concentrated on higher-speed roadways
To assess the relationship between observed speeds and
collisions, each collision was overlayed with the observed speed at its location during the corresponding time period. Over 70% of KSI collisions (145 collisions) occurred on roadways with speeds of 35 mph or more. The distribution of KSI
collisions across time periods and observed speeds, as shown in Figure 8, highlights that the late PM period makes up for the largest share (45 collisions) of KSI collisions occurring on roadways with speeds over 35 mph.

Figure 8: Distribution of KSI Collisions by Time Period and Observed Speeds

Source: TIMS (2017-22), StreetLight (Oct 2024)
While roadways with speeds over 35 mph make up for the
majority of KSI collisions, they make up a much smaller share of the total roadway network, showing that the most severe collisions are disproportionately occurring on high-speed segments.
19% 21% 20% 21%
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Midday
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PM Peak
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Late PM
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Overnight
(12AM-6AM)
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Midday
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PM Peak
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Late PM
(7PM-12AM)
Overnight
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Number of KSI Collisions
30 mph or above
20-29 mph
Less than 20 mph
Below 30mph
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Figure 9: Distribution of Observed Speeds at KSI Locations vs. the Roadway Network

Source: TIMS (2017-22), StreetLight (Oct 2024)
Figure 9 compares the distribution of observed speeds across the city’s overall roadway network to the speeds at which KSI collisions have occurred. These charts show that while
segments operating over 35 mph make up approximately 25- 40% of the roadway network, they account for nearly 60-75% of all KSI collisions. During most time periods, the share of these high-speed segments among all KSI collisions is almost 3 times higher than the share of those segments in the overall roadway network. For example, 72% of KSI collisions occurring in the morning peak period occurred on segments with speeds over 35 mph, while only 25% of the roadway network operates at that speed during that time period.

During the late PM and overnight periods, segments with speeds over 35 mph make up over 3 times as many KSI
collisions than those with speeds under 35 mph, further demonstrating the overrepresentation of KSI collisions on a small share of roadways and the opportunity to reduce
likelihood of severe crashes by managing speeds.

People walking, biking, or rolling are
disproportionately impacted by unsafe
speeds
Compared to people in an automobile, pedestrians and
bicyclists are vulnerable to death and severe injury collisions at lower speeds. Figure 10 compares the observed speeds
associated with walking or biking KSI collisions to speeds 57%
61%
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60%
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15%
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(6AM-10AM)
Midday
(10AM-3PM)
PM Peak
(3PM-7PM)
Late PM
(7PM-12AM)
Overnight
(12AM-6AM)
Observed Speeds across the Roadway Network
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Midday
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PM Peak
(3PM-7PM)
Late PM
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Overnight
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Observed Speeds at KSI Locations
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associated with an automobile-only KSI collision. The share of pedestrians and bicyclists that are killed or severely injured in collisions occurring where observed speeds are less than 35 mph is almost double the share of drivers/passengers that are killed or severely injured at the same speeds. This emphasizes the importance of managing speeds to a lower target at
locations where people are expected to be walking or biking.

Figure 10: KSI Victims by Observed Speed at Collision
Location

Source: TIMS (2017-22), StreetLight (Oct 2024)
Similarly, land uses that have higher pedestrian or multimodal activity are overrepresented in the total share of KSI collisions.

As shown in Figure 11, commercial and downtown commercial land use account for only 12% of the total roadway network, but account for 46% of KSI collisions. These areas typically have higher multimodal activity, where people walking, biking, or taking transit are susceptible to severe injury and death if exposed to vehicles at high speeds.

Figure 11: Distribution of Roadways and KSI Collisions by Land Use

Source: TIMS (2017-22), City of Hayward

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21%
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29%
32%
21%
45%
47%
41%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
% of all
KSI Victims
% of Driving
KSI victims
% of Walking or
Biking
KSI Victims
9% 3%
13%
76%
Roadway Network
37%
9%13%
41%
KSI Collisions
Commercial
Industrial
Downtown
Commercial
Other Land
Uses
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Target Speed Framework

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This section outlines the framework used to define citywide target speeds based on roadway and land use characteristics.

3.1 Defining Street Types
The SMP Target Speed Framework categorizes each street
segment in Hayward based on the primary purpose served by the street. For example, some street segments primarily facilitate the movement of cars, trucks, and transit, whereas some segments primarily serve as places for pedestrians to shop, dine, or recreate. Identifying the primary purpose or the combination of purposes served by a street helps inform the target speed for that street.

The target speed framework is primarily based on two factors:
1) roadway classification as an approximation of traffic level and 2) surrounding land use to assess activity level (Figure 12).

Based on this framework, the roadway network in Hayward is categorized into the following four categories and mapped in Figure 13:

1. Connector Streets: These include arterials and
collectors that are outside commercial areas. Connector Streets are movers of people and goods. They typically
have limited active land uses, with intersections spaced further apart. Connector Streets are frequently within
industrial areas, such as Industrial Parkway, Whipple
Road, Clawiter Road, and Cabot Boulevard. Some
Connector Streets also line residential areas, such as
Hayward Boulevard.

2. Core Streets: These include arterials and collectors that are within commercial areas (excluding Downtown) or
along schools. Core Streets connect to regional transit centers and move all modes, while also serving as
places where people go for work, school, and recreation.

Core Streets are mostly along key commercial areas,
including Mission Boulevard, Hesperian Boulevard,
Jackson Street, and A Street.

3. Place Streets: These include all streets that are within Downtown Hayward, as well as local streets within
other commercial areas, such as along mixed-use
development near Mission Boulevard. Place Streets are
centers of community and business, and the blocks are
typically shorter with frequent crossings. People often visit these streets on foot or bicycle, and the sidewalk and curbs are often used for dining, loading, and other business and community functions.

4. Neighborhood Streets: These include all local streets that are outside commercial areas. Neighborhood
Streets are typically in residential areas where people live, walk to school, and exercise. Most of the City’s
roadway network are Neighborhood Streets, primarily
serving residential areas.

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Figure 12: Street Types Based on Traffic Level and Land Use Activity

The land use character can vary along a corridor, meaning some streets can have multiple street typologies, such as A Street, Harder Rd, and Jackson St. Countermeasures on these corridors should be selected to ensure appropriate transition between target speeds. For example, the target speed can be set for the whole corridor based on connector street type, but additional countermeasures such as roundabout or chicanes can be used to further slow vehicles as appropriate for a core segment.

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Figure 13: Street Types in Hayward

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3.2 Setting Target Speeds
The Target Speed Framework lays out the highest speeds at which vehicles should operate on streets in Hayward to support the safety of all road users. Target speeds are different from posted speeds (or the speed limit). The posted speed is the maximum lawful speed for a roadway as displayed on a
regulatory sign, whereas the target speed is the ideal vehicle speed for a roadway. While the City may be able to lower the posted speed to match the target speed in some cases, the SMP recommends safety treatments that aim to lower observed speeds to better match target speeds.

The target speeds are determined by the four street types, considering the typical mix of road users, land use context, and needs for movement and placemaking on each street type
(Figure 14). The lowest target speed of 15 mph is
recommended on Neighborhood Streets, where families live and kids go to school. This is followed by a target speed of 20 mph on Place Streets, where people gather and where
pedestrians and bicyclists are primary users. The lowering of target speeds from 20 mph to 15 mph on Neighborhood
Streets is needed to prioritize safety of the most vulnerable road users, such as children and seniors. State law allows setting 15 mph posted speeds near school zones, so by setting the same target speeds, the SMP provides strategies to bring actual speeds closer to the posted speed near schools.

Additionally, since 15 mph is closer to biking speed, it reduces the likelihood of severe collisions involving bicyclists.

The target speed on Core Streets is typically 30 mph but reduces to 25 mph in front of schools. Connector Streets have a target speed of 35 mph unless segments are primarily
residential serving, such as on B Street and Hayward
Boulevard.

Speed reduction tools (Chapter 4) can be applied to align prevailing speeds with target speeds, such as lowering the posted speed limit and changing the roadway design.

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Figure 14: Target Speed Framework

1Target Speeds on residential-serving parts of Connector Streets, including B Street and Hayward Boulevard: 25 mph 2Target Speeds on Core Streets along a school: 25mph
3Target Speeds on Neighborhood streets in industrial areas: 25mph 4Target Speeds on Foothill Boulevard: 25mph

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CHAPTER 4
Speed Reduction Toolbox

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This chapter presents speed management tools that the City can use to encourage slower speeds and align prevailing vehicle speeds to target speeds. As these tools are
implemented and observed speeds are lowered, the City will update speed limits to bring speed limits into closer alignment with target speeds.

The tools are organized into two locational categories: (1) at or through intersections, and (2) along street segments. A combination of these tools will need to be implemented along any given corridor (i.e., series of segments and intersections) to experience consistent speed reduction benefits. Some of the tools noted below are also effective at providing additional safety benefits.

Table 2 and Table 3 below show the speed reduction
toolboxes for intersections and streets. Appendix B provides greater detail on each speed reduction tool, including a description and the types of streets where it may be most appropriate to implement.

4.1 Speed Management at
Intersections
Managing speed on the approach to an intersection, as well as managing vehicle speeds either traveling through or turning at an intersection, are critical for improved safety outcomes.

Intersections are where most multimodal paths of travel cross at angles that increase the likelihood of a severe collision.

Managing vehicle speeds by requiring vehicles to stop before turning or proceeding, to turn at slower speeds, and/or progress through an intersection at a slower speed all provide
substantive safety benefits. In the context of a corridor, slowing vehicles at intersections also makes it easier to manage vehicle speeds between intersections on the street segments. Table 2 summarizes tools that help slow vehicle speeds at
intersections.

4.2 Speed Management
along Street Segments
Higher vehicle speeds on street segments make it difficult, uncomfortable, and higher risk for people traveling by any mode to cross the street. Higher vehicle speeds along the street also create a loud and unappealing environment for people living along those streets as well as for walking, biking, and accessing transit along those streets.

Table 4 summarizes countermeasures that help slow vehicle speeds along street segments.

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Table 2. Intersection Strategies that Help Slow Vehicle Speeds A. Intersection Control

Roundabouts

All-Way Stop Control Intersections

Neighborhood Traffic Circles

Traffic Signals with Slow Green Wave Progression
B. Traffic Signal Operations

Protected Left-Turn Phasing

Leading Pedestrian Interval and Pedestrian Recall

Prohibit Right-Turn on Red

Separate Pedestrian and/or Bicycle Crossing Phases

Rest in Red

Red Light Running Cameras

Flashing Red

Shorter Cycle Length

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C. Geometric Features at Intersections

Protected Intersection

Raised Intersection

Curb Extensions or Tighter Curb Radii

Diverters

Eliminating or Closing Slip Lanes for
Turning Vehicles

Raised Median or Splitter Island

Raised Crosswalks

Floating Transit Island or Bus Boarding Island
D. Pavement Markings at or on Approach to Intersections

Centerline Hardening

Painted Optical Speed Bars

High Visibility Crosswalks with
Advanced Yield Line or Stop Line

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Table 3. Street Segment Strategies that Help Slow Vehicle Speeds A. Physically or Visually Narrowing Vehicle Traveled Way

Road Diet

Centerline Hardening

Vehicle Lane Narrowing

Landscaping Buffer

Separated Bikeway

Chicane or Horizontal Deflection

Buffered Bike Lanes and Door Zone
Markings

Raised Median and/or Refuge Island

Centerline and Edgeline Markings

Back-in Angled Parking
B. Other Treatments (Humps, Pavement Markings, Signs, and Beacons)

Speed Hump or Speed Table

High Visibility Crosswalks with Advanced Yield or Stop
Markings and Warning Signs

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Speed Feedback Sign

Transverse Rumble Strips

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons

Painted Optical Speed Bars

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon

Chevron Signs on Horizontal Curves
C. Ordinance or Enforcement Related

Speed Limit Reduction

In-Person Enforcement2

Speed Safety Cameras1
D. Education

Traffic Safety Campaigns

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Parent-oriented Traffic Safety Trainings
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1. Installing Speed Safety Cameras is currently not legal in Hayward though is being trialed elsewhere in the state. California state legislation would need to change to allow for speed safety cameras to be used more broadly.

2. Effectiveness varies depending on the resources and officers available for enforcement.

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CHAPTER 5
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This chapter outlines the framework for identifying speed reduction corridors based on observed speeds and target speeds. It further provides examples on how to apply the speed reduction toolbox outlined in the previous chapter to a set of Priority Speed Reduction Corridors (PSRC).

5.1 Defining Speed
Reduction Corridors
Speed Reduction Corridors are corridors with a high
discrepancy between observed speeds and target speeds,
thereby demonstrating a high need for speed management.

Figure 15 shows a comparison between the observed speeds during the AM peak period, which sees the highest speeds outside of the overnight period, and the target speeds for each street type defined in Chapter 3. Across the four street types, Core Streets have the largest difference between target speeds and observed speeds with nearly 70% of Core Streets
exceeding target speeds by over 10 mph in the AM peak. Core Streets also account for the highest number of KSI collisions per mile compared to other street types. Observed speeds on nearly 50% of Neighborhood streets also exceed target speeds by more than 10 mph, reinforcing the need for continued neighborhood traffic calming efforts.

Since observed speeds vary across the day, with different corridors operating at their highest speeds during different time periods, this plan defines speed reduction corridors as segments where observed speeds exceed target speeds by 10 mph or more across all time periods, as shown in Figure 16.

This network serves as a tool for the City to identify segments for speed management implementation.

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Figure 15: Comparison between Target Speeds and Observed Speeds

Source: TIMS, 2017-2022; Streetlight, Oct 2024

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Figure 16: Speed Reduction Corridors
While speed reduction corridors exist in all
areas of the city and include all street types,
high speed discrepancy is most common on
Core and Neighborhood street types. These
discrepancies are also most concentrated on
local north-south segments between
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5.2 Criteria for Priority
Speed Reduction Corridors
While reducing speeds on all speed reduction corridors is crucial, a set of Priority Speed Reduction Corridors (PSRC) were identified to serve as a template for applying speed reduction tools. These PSRCs were identified based on high speed
discrepancy and the following two factors:
• High Injury Network: overlap with the City’s High Injury Network (HIN) from the LRSP
• High Need Areas: serves a school or areas with a high percentage of Transportation Disadvantaged Population
as identified in the LRSP
Table 4 shows the five PSRCs selected, along with street type, target speed, and the three criteria. To demonstrate application of a variety of speed reduction tools in different roadway and land use contexts, this list includes PSRCs of different street types.

Criteria for Speed Reduction
Corridors
High Speed Discrepancy
Streets where observed speeds exceed target speeds by
10mph or more throughout the day
Additional Criteria for Priority Speed
Reduction Corridors
Priority locations from Local
Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP)
This includes streets on the High Injury Network, streets along priority population zones, or along schools

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Table 4: Priority Speed Reduction Corridors
Corridor Street Type1 Target
Speed High Speed Discrepancy Serves Priority Locations
from LRSP
Hesperian Blvd
between SR-92 ramp and Turner Ct Core 30 mph

Industrial Blvd
between W Tennyson Rd to Baumberg Ave Connector 35 mph

Huntwood Ave
between Shafer Rd to W Tennyson Rd Neighborhood 15 mph

Calaroga Ave
between Peterman Ave to W Tennyson Rd Neighborhood 15 mph

Santa Clara St
between Winton Ave to W Jackson St Neighborhood 15 mph

Notes:

1. A Place Street corridor is not included because the City is leading a separate study (Safe Streets Downtown) focused on improving safety along the Downtown Loop, which will serve as a template in applying speed reduction measures on these street types.

5.3 Applying
Countermeasures to Priority
Corridors
This section includes recommendations for applying speed reduction countermeasures to the five PSRCs. The plans shown below (Figure 17 through Figure 26) serve as examples of using a variety of tools to bring observed speeds closer to target speeds and can be applied to other corridors with similar roadway and land use characteristics.

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Figure 17: Recommendations for Hesperian Blvd between Turner Ct and Cathy Wy

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Figure 18: Recommendations for Hesperian Blvd between Cathy Wy and Sleepy Hollow Ave

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Figure 19: Recommendations for Industrial Blvd between Tennyson Rd and Arf Ave

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Figure 20: Recommendations for Industrial Blvd between Arf Ave and Baumberg Ave

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Figure 21: Recommendations for Huntwood Ave between Schafer Rd and Sierrawood Ave

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Figure 22: Recommendations for Huntwood Ave between Harris Rd and Tennyson Rd

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Figure 24: Recommendations for Calaroga Ave between Sunny Pl and Tennyson Rd

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Figure 25: Recommendations for Santa Clara St between Winton Ave and Larchmont St

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Figure 26: Recommendations for Santa Clara St between Larchmont St and Jackson St

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CHAPTER 6
Institutionalizing Safe Speeds

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This chapter outlines how speed management can be
institutionalized in the City of Hayward. A benchmarking assessment of existing safety plans, policies, and programs was conducted to identify the state of current practice in Hayward as well as opportunities to institutionalize safe speeds.

6.1 Policy Review
Applying the Safe System approach, the following plans and programs were reviewed for alignment with industry best practices for speed management:
• Hayward Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP)
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP)
• 2040 Hayward General Plan
• Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Program
• Safe Routes for Seniors (SR4S) Program
• Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Existing policies and programs were compared to benchmark safety policies to assess the level of implementation and institutionalization of speed management practices in Hayward.

These benchmarks support the objectives of the Safe System approach, including Safety Planning and Culture, Safe Users, Safe Roadways, Safe Vehicles, Safe Speeds, and Post-Crash Care.

When compared to the state of the current practice, most benchmark approaches have been codified in a standard or policy adopted by the City, but the status of implementation remains unclear. With the adoption of the LRSP, the City has made significant progress toward institutionalizing several best practices, such as identifying causal factors for collisions, developing an implementation plan to achieve the Vision Zero goal, and prioritizing safety improvements that would have benefit vulnerable users such as children and seniors.

Remaining opportunities are described in the next section.

6.2 Priority Actions for
Speed Management
While the City has made advancements toward
institutionalizing several best practices, the benchmarking assessment identified some gaps between current safety
policies in Hayward and best practices for speed management.

The priority actions in Table 5 address these gaps and support safe speeds. The priority actions are organized into the following six categories:

1. Stakeholder Collaboration

2. Training & Education

3. Policies & Procedures

4. Enforcement

5. Evaluation & Prioritization

6. Monitoring

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Each action is assigned to a lead department at the City for implementation. Some actions may require collaboration with other departments or stakeholders to ensure successful
implementation of the action.

Table 5: Recommended Speed Management Actions
Action Category Description Lead Department

1. Stakeholder Collaboration
Safety Task Force
Regularly convene a Safety Task Force of safety partners and stakeholders, including community groups, business organizations, emergency services, and school districts, to provide input on the implementation of the LRSP and SMP actions. The task force will consist of the same safety partners who have participated in stakeholder meetings for the SMP.

Public Works –
Transportation Division

2. Training & Education
Safe System Trainings
Provide annual Safe System training to City of Hayward staff, directors, and elected officials, focused on best practices for speed management and roadway design and the role of speed in fatal and severe injury collisions.

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Safety Demonstration
Projects
Use temporary pop-ups and project demonstrations to build support among stakeholders and the public for safety improvements and solicit feedback to further improve project design.

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Traffic Collision Reports
Provide training to police officers on how to complete the field for race/ethnicity on traffic collision reports (Form 555) to ensure it is completed consistently and accurately in order to track the equity impacts of speed enforcement.

Police Department

3. Policies & Procedures
By-Right Safety Projects
Determine which types of projects the City will implement given certain conditions to systematically implement speed management through operations and maintenance efforts (e.g., repaving).

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Update Standard Details Review and update the City of Hayward's Standard Details to ensure that standard designs and diagrams are aligned with Safe System design.

Public Works – Engineering
Division

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Action Category Description Lead Department
Objective Design
Standards
Develop Objective Design Standards (ODS) for new developments to guide safety impact assessments and identify opportunities to incorporate speed management and Safe System design. As conditions of approval, the ODS must be met for the project to be approved.

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Update City’s General
Plan
Remove Level of Service (LOS) standards from the requirements for all Transportation Impact Analysis (TIAs) and replace it with another measure of exposure, such as vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This would expand the City’s previous General Plan amendment that removed LOS under CEQA.

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Context-Specific Speed
Limits
Use Assembly Bill 43, which allows flexibility in determining speed limits, to set speed limits that are based on the land use context, roadway characteristics, modal priorities, and presence of vulnerable road users.

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Safety-Optimized Signal
Timing
Use signal timing and phasing strategies to slow vehicle speeds and improve safety outcomes, particularly during off-peak time periods.

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Update City Vehicle
Procurement
Update the Fire Department’s fleet procurement policies to ensure that new vehicles purchased by departments include safety features and are compatible with Safe System design.

City Manager

4. Enforcement
Safe System-Aligned
Enforcement
Target enforcement efforts on locations most linked to speeding and fatal and severe injury collisions. Police Department
Automated Speed
Cameras
Deploy speed safety cameras in Hayward once permitted by state legislation, particularly at locations with high rates of speeding and fatal and severe injury collisions (see callout on page 47).

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Red Light Cameras Deploy red light running cameras, particularly at locations with high rates of red light running and illegal right turns (see callout on page 47).

Public Works –
Transportation Division

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Action Category Description Lead Department

5. Evaluation & Prioritization
Speed Reduction
Corridors Prioritization
Prioritize the Speed Reduction Corridors for future funding, including grant funding applications.

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Safe System Project
Evaluation Framework
Develop a project evaluation framework for projects on the CIP list, that highlights opportunities to strengthen speed management design.

Public Works –
Transportation Division

6. Monitoring
Speed & Collision Data
Collection & Reporting
Continue to use big data (e.g. StreetLight speed data, near-miss data) to track network-wide speed changes and collisions and develop a monitoring process to evaluate progress on key safety performance indicators, including reduction in speeds and fatal and severe injury collisions, on an annual basis.

Public Works –
Transportation Division
Collision Investigation &
Monitoring
Partner with emergency services to monitor the locations, frequency, and severity of collisions to evaluate progress, the effectiveness of speed management projects, and inform future project design.

Public Works –
Transportation Division &
Emergency Services

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Automated Enforcement in Hayward (2026)
The City previously operated a red-light camera (RLC) program, but in 2013, the City Council voted to discontinue it. Several factors contributed to that decision, including concerns about rear-end crashes, perception of safety benefits, cost recovery, public impressions that the program was a revenue grab, and ethical concerns involving the vendor.

Despite these issues, community members continue to cite red-light running as a major safety concern. Research supports the effectiveness of RLCs: an IIHS study found that they reduce fatal red-light-running crashes by 21% and all types of fatal crashes at signalized intersections by 14%, driven largely by significant reductions in deadly T-bone collisions.

The City could take the following steps to improve program performance and boost public confidence:

1. Transparency: Share data on red-light running with the public and routinely review intersection selection, signal conditions, and engineering treatments to ensure safety benefits over time. Clearly communicate revenue uses with the public.

2. Enforcement: Modernize the citation process by using new opportunities, such as virtual court attendance, and adjust timing thresholds to help reduce dismissal rates.

Additionally, as of 2026, SB 720 also allows cities to opt into issuing red-light citations as civil violations (similar to parking citations), eliminating the need for facial identification associated with criminal violations.

3. Collisions: Rear-end crashes have decreased as automatic emergency braking (AEB) has become widespread since 2016. The City can further improve safety by lengthening yellow intervals at traffic signals with cameras.

4. Contracts: Align vendor incentives with safety goals, ensure strong privacy protections, reduce overhead costs, and incorporate clear exit provisions to avoid past issues.

Speed camera programs are also being piloted in six California cities in 2026. Speed cameras are effective at reducing speeds: IIHS research shows that speeding violations exceeding the limit by more than 10 mph dropped by 70–88% within six to eight months of camera deployment. If the opportunity to implement these cameras after the pilot becomes available, Hayward should consider implementing speed cameras as another tool to improve safety for all roadway users in the City.

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Observed Speeds by Time Period

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E St
Whitman St
Depot Rd
Sleepy Hollow Ave Patrick Ave
Second St
B St
Gading
Rd
Huntwood Ave
WLoopRd
Grand
St
W Winton Ave
Martin Luther King Dr
Calaroga Ave
Soto
Rd
Cabot
Blvd
Catalpa Wy
Portsmouth Ave
Arden Rd
W Winton Ave
Mission Blvd
ASt
La Playa Dr
IndustrialBlvd
Fairview
Ave
Tennyson Rd
CalarogaAve
Industrial Pkwy
Sant
a Clara St
Hesperian Blvd
Whipple Rd
W Tennyson Rd
Depot Rd
Foothill Blvd
Clawiter Rd
D St
CarlosBeeBlvdJacksonSt
Harder Rd
HaywardBlvd
Dry Creek
Pioneer RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
Chabot -
Garin Trail
Corridor
Garin RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
Eden
Landing ER
·185
·238
·92
%&580
%&880

OAKLAND

SAN LEANDRO

UNION CITY

ASHLAND

CASTRO VALLEY

CHERRYLAND

FAIRVIEW

SAN LORENZO
0 0.35 0.7 1.05 1.4
Miles
85th Percentile Speeds
(Weekday Morning Peak)
Less than 20 mph
20 - 29 mph
30 - 34 mph
35 - 39 mph
40 mph or above

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E St
Whitman St
Depot Rd
Sleepy Hollow Ave Patrick Ave
Second St
B St
Gading
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WLoopRd
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W Winton Ave
Martin Luther King Dr
Calaroga Ave
Soto
Rd
Cabot
Blvd
Catalpa Wy
Portsmouth Ave
Arden Rd
W Winton Ave
Mission Blvd
ASt
La Playa Dr
IndustrialBlvd
Fairview
Ave
Tennyson Rd
CalarogaAve
Industrial Pkwy
Sant
a Clara St
Hesperian Blvd
Whipple Rd
W Tennyson Rd
Depot Rd
Foothill Blvd
Clawiter Rd
D St
CarlosBeeBlvdJacksonSt
Harder Rd
HaywardBlvd
Dry Creek
Pioneer RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
Chabot -
Garin Trail
Corridor
Garin RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
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UNION CITY

ASHLAND

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CHERRYLAND

FAIRVIEW

SAN LORENZO
0 0.35 0.7 1.05 1.4
Miles
85th Percentile Speeds
(Weekday Midday)
Less than 20 mph
20 - 29 mph
30 - 34 mph
35 - 39 mph
40 mph or above

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E St
Whitman St
Depot Rd
Sleepy Hollow Ave Patrick Ave
Second St
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WLoopRd
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W Winton Ave
Martin Luther King Dr
Calaroga Ave
Soto
Rd
Cabot
Blvd
Catalpa Wy
Portsmouth Ave
Arden Rd
W Winton Ave
Mission Blvd
ASt
La Playa Dr
IndustrialBlvd
Fairview
Ave
Tennyson Rd
CalarogaAve
Industrial Pkwy
Sant
a Clara St
Hesperian Blvd
Whipple Rd
W Tennyson Rd
Depot Rd
Foothill Blvd
Clawiter Rd
D St
CarlosBeeBlvdJacksonSt
Harder Rd
HaywardBlvd
Dry Creek
Pioneer RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
Chabot -
Garin Trail
Corridor
Garin RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
Eden
Landing ER
·185
·238
·92
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%&880

OAKLAND

SAN LEANDRO

UNION CITY

ASHLAND

CASTRO VALLEY

CHERRYLAND

FAIRVIEW

SAN LORENZO
0 0.35 0.7 1.05 1.4
Miles
85th Percentile Speeds
(Weekday PM Peak)
Less than 20 mph
20 - 29 mph
30 - 34 mph
35 - 39 mph
40 mph or above

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E St
Whitman St
Depot Rd
Sleepy Hollow Ave Patrick Ave
Second St
B St
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W Winton Ave
Martin Luther King Dr
Calaroga Ave
Soto
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Cabot
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Catalpa Wy
Portsmouth Ave
Arden Rd
W Winton Ave
Mission Blvd
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La Playa Dr
IndustrialBlvd
Fairview
Ave
Tennyson Rd
CalarogaAve
Industrial Pkwy
Sant
a Clara St
Hesperian Blvd
Whipple Rd
W Tennyson Rd
Depot Rd
Foothill Blvd
Clawiter Rd
D St
CarlosBeeBlvdJacksonSt
Harder Rd
HaywardBlvd
Dry Creek
Pioneer RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
Chabot -
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Corridor
Garin RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
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ASHLAND

CASTRO VALLEY

CHERRYLAND

FAIRVIEW

SAN LORENZO
0 0.35 0.7 1.05 1.4
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85th Percentile Speeds
(Weekday Late PM)
Less than 20 mph
20 - 29 mph
30 - 34 mph
35 - 39 mph
40 mph or above

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E St
Whitman St
Depot Rd
Sleepy Hollow Ave Patrick Ave
Second St
B St
Gading
Rd
Huntwood Ave
WLoopRd
Grand
St
W Winton Ave
Martin Luther King Dr
Calaroga Ave
Soto
Rd
Cabot
Blvd
Catalpa Wy
Portsmouth Ave
Arden Rd
W Winton Ave
Mission Blvd
ASt
La Playa Dr
IndustrialBlvd
Fairview
Ave
Tennyson Rd
CalarogaAve
Industrial Pkwy
Sant
a Clara St
Hesperian Blvd
Whipple Rd
W Tennyson Rd
Depot Rd
Foothill Blvd
Clawiter Rd
D St
CarlosBeeBlvdJacksonSt
Harder Rd
HaywardBlvd
Dry Creek
Pioneer RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
Chabot -
Garin Trail
Corridor
Garin RP
Hayward Reg.

Shoreline
Eden
Landing ER
·185
·238
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OAKLAND

SAN LEANDRO

UNION CITY

ASHLAND

CASTRO VALLEY

CHERRYLAND

FAIRVIEW

SAN LORENZO
0 0.35 0.7 1.05 1.4
Miles
85th Percentile Speeds
(Weekday Overnight)
Less than 20 mph
20 - 29 mph
30 - 34 mph
35 - 39 mph
40 mph or above

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APPENDIX B:

Detailed Speed Reduction Toolbox

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Memo
Date: July 2, 2025
To: Byron Tang and Lucas Woodward, City of Hayward
From: Manvi Nigam and Erin Ferguson, Fehr š Peers
Subject: Hayward Speed Management Plan: Countermeasures

The City of Hayward is developing a Speed Management Plan (SMP) to improve traffic safety outcomes on city streets. The SMP identifies targets speeds for each street in the city. The target speeds represent the desired vehicle speed based on existing and planned land uses as well as that street’s role in the street network. Target speeds may be different than the current speed limit. Over time, the city will implement countermeasures to reduce prevailing vehicle speeds to align with the target speeds. As countermeasures are implemented and prevailing speeds reduced, the city will be able to update speed limits to bring them closer into alignment with the target speeds.

This memorandum presents countermeasures the city can use to help reduce vehicle speeds closer to target speeds. The countermeasures are organized into two locational categories: (1) at or through intersections; and (2) along street segments. A combination of these countermeasures will need to be implemented along any given corridor (i.e., series of segments and intersections) to experience consistent speed reduction benefits. Some of the countermeasures noted below are also effective at providing other safety benefits.

Accompanying this memorandum is a spreadsheet that provides greater detail on each countermeasure, including a description and the types of streets where it may be most relevant to apply.

Intersection Speed Management
Managing speed on the approach to an intersection, as well as managing vehicle speeds either traveling through or turning at an intersection, are critical for improved safety outcomes.

Intersections are where most multimodal paths of travel cross at angles that increase the likelihood of a severe collision. Managing vehicle speeds by requiring vehicles to stop before turning or proceeding, to turn at lower rates of speeds, and/or progress through an intersection at a slower speed all provide substantive safety benefits. In the context of a corridor, slowing vehicles at intersections also makes it easier to manage vehicle speeds between intersections on the street segments. Table 1 summarizes intersection countermeasures that help slow vehicle speeds.

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Table 1. Intersection Countermeasures that Help Slow Vehicle Speeds Countermeasure Considerations
Intersection Control
Roundabouts Provides speed management as well as remove severe conflicts.

Suitable for a variety of location types.

Neighborhood Traffic Circles Provides speed management as well as remove severe conflicts.

Suitable for Place Streets and Neighborhood Streets.

All-Way Stop Control
Intersections
Need to be implemented in a manner consistent with CA MUTCD. If there are concerns about compliance, could be paired with raised crosswalks or central island (see neighborhood traffic circle).

Traffic Signals with Slow
Green Wave Progression
New signals need to be implemented in a manner consistent with CA MUTCD. Appropriately spaced signals along a corridor can create opportunities to manage vehicle speeds through signal progression. Signals can be coordinated to progress vehicles at speeds aligned with target speeds regardless of existing speed limits.

Traffic Signal Operations
Protected Left-Turn Phasing
Requires left-turning vehicles to stop and wait for assigned time to make left-turn movement. This creates slower turning speeds as well as improves management of severe conflicts.

Prohibit Right-Turn on Red
Requires right-turning vehicles to stop and wait for assigned time to make right-turn movement. This creates slower turning speeds and improves management of conflicts.

Rest in Red In low volume periods of the day, requires approaching vehicles to slow and/or stop to wait for the signal to change.

Flashing Red
In low volume periods of the day, approaching vehicles are required to stop and treat the signal as an all-way stop controlled intersection. This is sometimes an easier to implement alternative to Rest in Red operations because Flashing Red does not require detection.

Leading Pedestrian Interval
and Pedestrian Recall
Slows vehicle turning speeds and facilitates improved yielding behavior by motorists to people crossing in the crosswalk.

Separate Pedestrian and/or
Bicycle Crossing Phases
Slows vehicle turning speeds at the intersection. Vehicles are required to wait for their unique green time.

Red Light Running Cameras
Discourages motorists approaching an intersection from attempting to accelerate through an intersection where the signal is in the yellow or red phase.

Shorter Cycle Length
Shorter cycle lengths for signals reduce the amount of continuous green time an intersection approach receives which, when used in combination with the Slow Green Wave Progression noted above, can help manage vehicle speeds.

Geometric Features at Intersections
Protected Intersection
Provides separate space for people biking and walking through the intersection. Includes tightening curb radii for vehicles which slows vehicles turning. Also tends to reduce the space available for motorists, which creates general speed reduction.

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Countermeasure Considerations
Curb Extensions or Tighter
Curb Radii These require vehicles to turn at slower speeds.

Eliminating or Closing Slip
Lanes for Turning Vehicles
Slip lanes or channelized right turn lanes often make it easier for vehicles to make the right-turn movement at a higher speed.

Removing channelized turn lanes or “slip lanes”, particularly those that are uncontrolled or yield controlled slows vehicle spee ds.

Raised Crosswalks
These require vehicles to slow at the approach to and through the intersection. Suitable for streets with target speeds of 25mph or slower.

Raised Intersection
Raises the entire intersection for all approaches to it. Requires vehicles to slow at the approach to and through the intersection.

Suitable for streets with target speeds of 25mph or slower.

Diverters
Prevents specific movements at an intersection. Can be
implemented using raised concrete medians or with durable temporary materials. Helpful for managing speeds on streets designated as bike boulevards or bike routes. Useful to prevent continuous vehicle through movements on a Place Street or Neighborhood Street. Materials used can be designed to allow for emergency vehicle access, while general vehicle access is prevented.

Raised Median or Splitter
Island
Visually and/or physically narrows the space provided for vehicles on approach to an intersection and as a result helps to slow vehicle speeds.

Floating Transit Island or Bus
Boarding Island
Provides a raised median for people to wait for as well as board/de - board transit or buses. Allows for a bicycle facility to pass between the island and the sidewalk area to avoid bus-bike conflicts. The physical presence of the island as well as buses stopping in the vehicle lane to board and de-board passengers slows vehicle speeds.

Pavement Markings at or on Approach to Intersections
Centerline Hardening
Uses materials to reinforce the presence of the centerline. When implemented at an intersection reinforces a turning vehicle’s need to slow and complete a turn closer to 90-degrees.

High Visibility Crosswalks
with Advanced Yield Line or
Stop Line
Visual reminder and reinforcement of intersections and/or crossing where motorists may need to stop or yield. Can help manage vehicle speeds along with other intersection treatments noted (e.g., raised pedestrian refuge islands).

Painted Optical Speed Bars Transverse pavement markings that can be used to help slow vehicle speeds on approach to an intersection.

Source: Fehr š Peers.

Street Segments Speed Management
Managing speeds on street segments is often the immediate condition people think about when considering how to intervene to slow vehicle speeds. Higher vehicle speeds on street segments make it difficult, uncomfortable, and higher risk for people, traveling by any mode, to cross the street.

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Higher vehicle speeds along the street also create a loud and unappealing environment for people living along those streets as well as for walking, biking, and accessing transit along those streets.

Table 2 summarizes countermeasures that help slow vehicle speeds along street segments.

Table 2. Street Segments Countermeasures that Help Slow Vehicle Speeds Countermeasure Considerations
Physically or Visually Narrowing Vehicle Traveled Way
Road Diet Removing vehicle through lanes helps to slow vehicle speeds by reducing the amount of space allocated to vehicles along a roadway.

Vehicle Lane Narrowing Marking vehicle lanes at a narrow width can help slow vehicle speeds by visually narrowing the space motorists are given.

Separated Bikeway
When implemented in combination of either a road diet and/or vehicle lane narrowing, both physically and visually narrows the space for vehicles and can help slow vehicle speeds.

Buffered Bike Lanes and
Door Zone Markings
When implemented in combination of either a road diet and/or vehicle lane narrowing, buffered bike lanes and/or door zone markings can help slow vehicle speeds by further reinforcing the narrower space provided to motorists.

Centerline and Edgeline
Markings
Adding centerline or edgeline markings to a street that is perceived as wide and unmarked, can help to visually narrow the space available to motorists and slow vehicle speeds.

Centerline Hardening
Use materials to reinforce the presence of the centerline. When implemented with vertical elements such as flex posts, visually narrows the vehicle lane and helps to slow vehicle speeds. Humans judge speed based on what they see or perceive in their peripheral version. Closely spaced vertical elements in the peripheral vision helps slow motorists’ speeds.

Landscaping Buffer
Landscaping, particularly landscaping with vertical elements such as trees, placed between the back of curb and sidewalk, helps slow motorists’ speed by increasing the frequency of vertical elements in their peripheral vision and making the street itself seem narrower.

Chicane or Horizontal
Deflection
Creating horizontal deflections using curbs, landscaping, pavement markings, on-street parking, etc. forces vehicles to slow and maneuver around the chicane or horizontal deflection.

Raised Median and/or Refuge
Island
These physically and visually narrow the travel lane and help slow down vehicles.

Back-in Angled Parking
When implemented in combination of either a road diet and/or vehicle lane narrowing, back-in angled parking both physically and visually narrows the space for vehicles and help slow vehicle speeds.

Also increases the visibility of passing vehicles and bicycles while exiting a spot, reducing the likelihood conflict.

Other Treatments (Humps, Pavement Markings, Signs, and Beacons) Speed Hump or Speed Table
These provide vertical deflection, thereby encouraging vehicles to slow down. Suitable for Place and Neighborhood Streets where target speeds are 25 mph or slower.

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Countermeasure Considerations
Speed Feedback Sign By notifying drivers of their speed as well as the posted speed limit, these provide a reminder to slow down and obey the speed limit.

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons
Slows vehicle speeds and improves motorists’ yielding behavior on multilane streets with midblock marked pedestrian crossings. More effective when paired with other countermeasures such as raised pedestrian refuge islands.

Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacon
Slows vehicle speeds and improves motorists’ yield behavior. More effective when implemented with road diets, raised pedestrian refuge islands, and other similar supporting treatments.

High Visibility Crosswalks
with Advanced Yield or Stop
Markings and Warning Signs
Visual reminder and reinforcement of crossings where motorists may need to stop or yield. Can help manage vehicle speeds along with other intersection treatments noted (e.g., raised pedestrian refuge islands, rectangular rapid flashing beacons).

Transverse Rumble Strips
Transverse rumble strips can be used to help slow vehicle speeds on approach to a horizontal curve to alert drivers to the need to slow down.

Painted Optical Speed Bars Transverse pavement markings that can be used to help slow vehicle speeds on approach to a horizontal curve.

Chevron Signs on Horizontal
Curves
Warning signs to advise motorists to slow their speeds on approach to tighter curves.

Ordinance or Enforcement Related
Speed Limit Reduction Lowering the posted speed limits has been found to lower average vehicle speeds.

Speed Safety Cameras1 Automating enforcement of posted speed limits helps improve compliance.

In-Person Enforcement2 Issuing tickets to drivers exceeding the speed limit can help improve compliance.

Notes:

1. Installing Speed Safety Cameras is currently not legal in Hayward, CA. California state legislation would need to change to allow for speed safety cameras to be used more broadly.

2. Lack of availability of officers can be a limitation to effective implementation.

Source: Fehr š Peers.

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Connector Core Place Neighborhood U nit Low End Cost
Per Unit
High End Cost
per Unit
All-Way Stop Control I ntersections &
Roadways
An all-way stop-controlled intersection requires all vehicles to stop before crossing the intersection. An all-way stop-controlled intersection reduces the risk of severe conflicts as long as all road users see and obey the stop signs. The MUTCD (Manual on U
niform Traffic Control Devices) includes information on when and how to implement "All Way" Or "Multi-Way" stop control intersections.

Y Y 2 - Latent Safety
Measure
70% Per intersection $10,000 $40,000
Back-In Angled Parking Other
Back-In Angled Parking requires motorists to back into an angled on-street parking spot and to drive forward when exiting a parking spot. Back-in angled parking increases the visibility of passing vehicles and bicycles while exiting a spot, particularly if l
arge adjacent vehicles obstruct sight, and allows trunk unloading to happen on the curb instead of in the street.

Y Y Y
1 - Built
Environment Per 100 linear feet $5,000 $20,000
Per mile $200,000 $600,000
Linear Feet (lf) $25,000 $50,000
Centerline and edge
line pavement markings Signing & Striping
E
dge line pavement markings and painted center median can be used to reduce lane widths and/or reduce visual perception of the width of lane.

Y Y Y Y
1 - Built
Environment Per 100 lf $1,000 $10,000
Centerline Hardening
I
ntersections &
Roadways
Centerline hardening is a traffic-calming safety measure used at intersections to force drivers to make slower, "squarer" left turns, reducing pedestrian risk. It involves placing low-profile rubber curbs or bollards directly onto the yellow center line, p
reventing drivers from cutting corners diagonally, which reduces turn speeds and improves visibility
Y Y
1 - Built
Environment Per 20 lf $5,000 $25,000
Chevron Signs on
Horizontal Curves Signing & Striping
P
ost-mounted chevrons are intended to warn drivers of an approaching curve and provide tracking information and
guidance to the drivers.

Y Y
3 - Active
Measure 40% Per curve $2,500 $10,000
Chicane or Horizontal
deflection
Intersections &
Roadways
Chicanes incorporate the use of pavement markings, planting strips, on-street parking, etc., to create a sequence of horizontal curves (i.e., horizontal deflections) intended to slow vehicles.

Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
Per location $15,000 $25,000
CRF (if
available)DescriptionC
ategoryCountermeasure
Cost Estimate
56%Buffered Bike Lane Bikeways
Buffered Bike Lanes are standard bike lanes paired with a designated horizontal buffer space, separating the bicycle lane from the adjacent motor vehicle travel lane and/or parking lane.

This type of bikeway provides greater distance between vehicles and bicycles; provides space for bicyclists to pass each other; provides greater space for bicycling without making the bike lane appear so wide that it might be mistaken for a travel lane; and encourages bicycling by contributing to the perception of safety.

Street Type
Pyramid Tier
YY Y 1 - Built
Environment
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Hayward Speed Management Plan: Countermeasures
Connector Core Place Neighborhood U nit Low End Cost
Per Unit
High End Cost
per Unit
CRF (if
available)DescriptionC ategoryCountermeasure
Cost EstimateStreet Type
Pyramid Tier
Close Slip Lane Intersections &
Roadways
Modifies the corner of an intersection to remove the sweeping right turn lane for vehicles. Results in shorter crossings for pedestrians, reduced speed for turning vehicles, better sight lines, and space for landscaping and other amenities.

Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
44% Per location $5,000 $30,000
Location (per
corner)
$25,000 $75,000
Location
(unsignalized
intersection)
$50,000 $150,000
Location
(signalized
intersection)
$100,000 $300,000
Diverter I
ntersections &
Roadways
A traffic diverter breaks up the street grid while maintaining permeability for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
Per location $10,000 $50,000
Door Zone Markings Bikeways
Pavement markings denoting door zone of parked vehicles to raise awareness of bicyclists and motorists of that conflict area where an open car door could obstruct the path of a passing bicyclist.

Y Y Y Y
1 - Built
Environment Per 100 lf $500 $2,000
Fixed Time Operation,
Minimum Recall,
Maximum Recall and
Ped Recall
Signals
O
ther traffic signal programming features can have the effect of reducing vehicle speeds, by inhibiting green phases that are longer than necessary to serve traffic. For example, “early return to green” on the main street occurs when a cross-street phase is no
t actuated and not served; but by instead setting the cross street phase to Ped Recall, Min Recall, or Max Recall, the early green on the main street will be eliminated or reduced.

Y Y Y 2 - Latent Safety
Measure
Location (Assumes
new signal)
$1,250,000 $1,750,000
Flashing Red Signals
In low volume periods of the day, signals can be set to operate in flashing red on all approaches. This requires motorists to treat the signal as an all way stop. This strategy is simpler to implement than Red Rest, because it does not rely on vehicle d
etection.

Y Y Y
2 - Latent Safety
Measure Per intersection $1,000 $5,000
Floating Transit Island
or Bus Boarding Island
Separated Bike
Lanes6
Transit boarding island that is designed to allow bicycles to pass between the sidewalk and island thereby avoiding a bus-bike conflict when the bus stops at the boarding island. Can be used in combination with a bike lane, bufferred bike lane, or separated bike lane. The treatment can also reduce vehicle speeds as the island itself visually narrows the roadway and can have a traffic calming effect.

Y Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
Per location $20,000 $100,000
Curb Extensions P edestrian
Facilities
A curb extension is a traffic calming measure that widens the sidewalk for a short distance to enhance the pedestrian crossing.

This reduces the crossing distance and allows pedestrians and drivers to see each other when parked vehicles would otherwise b
lock visibility. Paint and plastic curb extensions are a low- cost/quick-build option.

Y Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
37%
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Hayward Speed Management Plan: Countermeasures
Connector Core Place Neighborhood U nit Low End Cost
Per Unit
High End Cost
per Unit
CRF (if
available)DescriptionC ategoryCountermeasure
Cost EstimateStreet Type
Pyramid Tier
High-Visibility
Crosswalk
Pedestrian
Facilities
A high-visibility crosswalk has a striped pattern with ladder markings made of highvisibility material, such as thermoplastic tape, instead of paint. A high-visibility crosswalk improves the visibility of marked crosswalks and provides motorists a cue t
o slow down and yield to pedestrians.

Y Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
40% None $5,000 $25,000
High Visibility
Crosswalks with
Advanced Yield or Stop
Markings and Warning
S
igns
Pedestrian
Facilities
A pedestrian crossing at an intersection or on a segment provides a formalized location for people to cross the street, reducing the risk of people crossing outside crosswalks where drivers are not expecting them. Crosswalk striping, signs, and o
ther enhanced features alert drivers that there may be a pedestrian crossing.

Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
35% None $10,000 $35,000
Intersection
Reconstruction and
Tightening
Intersections &
Roadways
Intersections that intersect at a skewed angle or angle notably different than 90-degrees have a greater likelihood of collisions.

Squaring up the intersection helps reduce the likelihood of collisions. "Squaring up" an intersection as close to 90 degrees a
s possible involves intersection reconstruction and approach realignment to provide better visibility for all road users, also reducing high speed turns, reducing length exposure for vehicles and/or bikes passing through the intersection, and reducing pedestrian crossing length.

Y Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
Per location $25,000 $200,000
Landscape Buffer P edestrian
Facilities
Separating drivers from bicyclists and pedestrians using landscaping provides more space between the modes and can produce a traffic calming effect by encouraging drivers to drive at slower speeds, lowering the risk of crashing.

Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
None $1,000,000 $2,500,000
Lane Narrowing I
ntersections &
Roadways
Lane narrowing reduces the width of the marked vehicle lanes to encourage motorists to travel at slower speeds. Lane narrowing can also help reallocate existing roadway space to other road users.

Y Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
Per LF $10 $25
Leading Pedestrian
Interval and Pedestrian
Recall
Pedestrian
Facilities
At intersection locations that have a high volume of turning vehicles and have high pedestrian vs. vehicle crashes, a leading pedestrian interval gives pedestrians the opportunity to enter an intersection 3 - 7 seconds before vehicles are given a green i
ndication. With this head start, pedestrians can better establish their presence in the crosswalk before vehicles have priority to turn left or right. Pedestrian recall is a traffic signal timing function that causes a pedestrian walk phase to activate automatically every cycle.

Y Y Y 2 - Latent Safety
Measure
10% Per intersection $500 $2,000
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Hayward Speed Management Plan: Countermeasures
Connector Core Place Neighborhood U nit Low End Cost
Per Unit
High End Cost
per Unit
CRF (if
available)DescriptionC ategoryCountermeasure
Cost EstimateStreet Type
Pyramid Tier
Neighborhood Traffic
Circle
Intersections &
Roadways
Neighborhood traffic circles are circular intersections similar to roundabouts, but are stop controlled on the approach and intended for smaller intersections. Typically, they supplement existing stop-controlled intersections with a circular island in the center that is designed to slow traffic and eliminates severe conflict points (such as conflicting left-turn movements).

Y Y
1 - Built
Environment Per intersection $10,000 $15,000
Painted Optical Speed
Bars Signing & Striping
O
ptical Speed Bars are transverse pavement markings placed with progressively reduced spacing on both edges of the traveled way to create the perception of increased speed. This illusion encourages drivers to slow down as they pass by the ma
rkings.

Y Y Y Y
2 - Latent Safety
Measure Per location $1,000 $5,000
Pedestrian Hybrid
Beacon
Signals
A
pedestrian-hybrid beacon (PHB) is used at unsignalized
intersections or mid-block crosswalks to notify oncoming motorists to stop with a series of red and yellow lights. Unlike a traffic signal, the PHB rests in dark until a pedestrian activates it v
ia pushbutton or other form of detection.

Y Y 2 - Latent Safety
Measure
12% Per beacon $150,000 $300,000
Prohibit Turns During
Pedestrian Phase
Signals
R
estricts left or right turns during the pedestrian crossing phase at locations where a turning vehicle may conflict with
pedestrians in the crosswalk. This restriction may be displayed with a blank-out sign.

Y Y Y 2 - Latent Safety
Measure
Per intersection $5,000 $25,000
Protected Intersection I
ntersections &
Roadways
Protected intersections use corner islands, curb extensions, and colored paint to delineate bicycle and pedestrian movements across an intersection. Slower driving speeds and shorter crossing distance increase safety for pedestrians. Separates b
icycles from pedestrians as well as moving vehicles.

Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
Per intersection $200,000 $2,000,000
Location
(unsignalized)
$100,000 $150,000
Location
(signalized) $150,000 $300,000
Raised Intersection
I
ntersections &
Roadways
Elevates the intersection to bring vehicles to the sidewalk level.

Serves as a traffic calming measure by extending the sidewalk context across the road.

Y Y
1 - Built
Environment Per intersection $100,000 $200,000
Raised Median I
ntersections &
Roadways
Curbed sections in the center of the roadway that are physically separated from vehicular traffic. Raised medians can also help control access to and from side streets and driveways, reducing conflict points.

Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
71% Linear Feet $500 $1,000
Raised Crosswalk
I
ntersections &
Roadways
A Raised Crosswalk is a pedestrian crosswalk that is typically elevated 3-6 inches above the road or at sidewalk level. A Raised Crosswalk improves increases crosswalk and pedestrian visibility and slows down motorists.

Y Y
1 -
Built
Environment 36%
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Connector Core Place Neighborhood U nit Low End Cost
Per Unit
High End Cost
per Unit
CRF (if
available)DescriptionC ategoryCountermeasure
Cost EstimateStreet Type
Pyramid Tier
Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacon Signals
A rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) is a pedestrian- activated flashing light with additional signage to alert motorists of a pedestrian crossing. An RRFB increases the visibility of marked crosswalks and provides motorists a cue to slow down a
nd yield to pedestrians.

Y Y
2 - Latent Safety
Measure 47% Per RRFB $20,000 $25,000
Red Light Camera Other
A red light camera enforces traffic signal compliance by capturing the image of a vehicle that has entered an intersection in spite of the traffic signal indicating red. The automatic photographic evidence is used by authorities to enforce traffic l
aws and issue traffic violation tickets.

Y Y Y
3 - Active
Measure 20% Per location $25,000 $250,000
Refuge Island I ntersections &
Roadways
A Raised Median, or Refuge Island, is a raised barrier in the center of the roadway that can restrict certain turning movements and provide a place for pedestrians to wait if they are unable to finish crossing the intersection. A Raised Median r
educes the number of potential conflict points with designated zones for vehicles to turn, and a pedestrian refuge island reduces the exposure for pedestrians crossing the intersection.

Pedestrian refuge areas constructed from paint and plastic may be implemented as part of a low-cost/quick build project.

Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
28% Per island $10,000 $25,000
Road Diet I
ntersections &
Roadways
A Road Diet reduces roadway space dedicated to vehicle travel lanes to create room for bicycle facilities, wider sidewalks, or center turn lanes. A Road Diet reduces vehicle speeds and creates designated space for all road users.

Y Y Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
47% Linear Feet $15 $100
Single-Lane
Roundabout
Intersections &
Roadways
A roundabout is a type of circular intersection in which road traffic is permitted to flow in one direction around a central island, and priority is typically given to traffic already in the junction. The types of conflicts that occur at roundabouts are d
ifferent from those occurring at conventional intersections; namely, severe conflicts from crossing and left-turn movements are not present in a roundabout. The geometry of a roundabout forces drivers to reduce speeds as they proceed through the intersection; the range of vehicle speeds is also narrowed, reducing the severity of crashes when they do occur.

Pedestrians also only have to cross one direction of traffic at a time at roundabouts, thus reducing exposure to vehicle traffic.

Y Y Y
1 - Built
Environment 51% Per location $200,000 $2,000,000
Rumble Strips I
ntersections &
Roadways
Rumble strips create noise and vibration inside the vehicle that alert a driver as they cross the centerline or edge line. Treatment can help with lane keeping instances where a driver is distracted or drowsy. Rumble strips also alert drivers to the lane limits when conditions such as rain, fog, snow, or dust reduce driver visibility.

Y Y 1 - Built
Environment
53% Per mile $3,000 $18,000
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Connector Core Place Neighborhood U nit Low End Cost
Per Unit
High End Cost
per Unit
CRF (if
available)DescriptionC ategoryCountermeasure
Cost EstimateStreet Type
Pyramid Tier
Separated Bikeway Bikeways
A separated bikeway, also called a cycletrack, provides dedicated street space, typically adjacent to outer vehicle travel lanes, with physical separation from vehicle traffic, designated lane markings, pavement legends, and signage. Physical
s
eparation may consist of plastic posts, parked vehicles, raised median, or a curb (if the separated bike lane is raised to sidewalk level). Separated bikeways reduce conflicts between people biking and motorists. They also provide more physical protection that further reduces the risk of severe conflicts between bicycles and vehicles on the road. Separated bike lanes can also help manage or reduce vehicle speeds as some of the design features can have a traffic calming effect.

Y Y Y
1 - Built
Environment 41% Per mile $500,000 $5,000,000
Shorten Cycle Length Signals
Traffic signal cycle lengths have a significant impact on the quality of the urban realm and consequently, the opportunities for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit vehicles to operate effectively along a corridor. Long signal cycles, compounded o
ver multiple intersections, can make crossing a street or walking even a short distance prohibitive and frustrating. Short cycle lengths of 60–90 seconds are ideal for urban areas.

Y Y Y 2 - Latent Safety
Measure
Per intersection $1,000 $20,000
Signal Interconnectivity
and Coordination /
Green Wave
Signals
The emphasis on improving signal coordination for this
countermeasure is to provide an opportunity for slow-speed signal coordination. Traffic signals along a corridor are frequently coordinated to favor the corridor’s posted speed limit, e
.g. 30 mph. Signals can instead be retimed to favor a lower progression speed, which not only serves to manage speed but also favors bicycle travel. Coordinating signals to allow for bicyclist progression, also known as a 'green wave,' gives bicyclists and pedestrians more time to cross through the ‘green wave’ intersections. Similarly, signals can be timed to the posted speed limit, but with “breaks” in the progression at bus stops, in order to favor bus movement by accounting for expected dwell time at bus stops.

Y Y Y 2 - Latent Safety
Measure
15% Per intersection $10,000 $200,000
Speed Feedback Sign Signing & Striping
A speed feedback sign notifies drivers of their current speed, usually followed by a reminder of the posted speed limit. A speed feedback sign provides a cue for drivers to check their speed and slow down, if necessary.

Y Y Y
3 - Active
Measure 10% Per location $10,000 $20,000
Speed Hump or Speed
Table
Intersections &
Roadways
These traffic calming devices use vertical deflection to raise the entire wheelbase of a vehicle and encourage motorists to travel at slower speeds.

Y Y
1 - Built
Environment Per mile $25,000 $75,000
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CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 26-128
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Human Resources

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Fire Chiefs Association and Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreement

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopts a Resolution (Attachment II) approving a Side Letter of Agreement amending the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Fire Chiefs Association (HFCA) and authorizing staff to execute the agreements.

SUMMARY
The City has met and conferred in good faith with HFCA and have agreed to corrections to existing contract language to comply with the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These changes respectively reflect the intention of pensionable contributions for certain pays and align with IRS regulations and administrative process.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
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DATE: April 7, 2026

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Director of Human Resources

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution A pproving a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Fire Chiefs Association and Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreement

RECOMMENDATION

That the City Council adopts a Resolution (Attachment II) approving a Side Letter of Agreement amending the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Fire Chiefs Association (HFCA) and authorizing staff to execute the agreements.

SUMMARY

The City has met and conferred in good faith with HFCA and the Parties have agreed to corrections to existing contract language to comply with the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These changes respectively reflect the intention of pensionable contributions for certain pays and align with IRS regulations and administrative process.

FISCAL IMPACT

If approved, the proposed amendments to the HFCA MOU would result in minor fiscal impact which can be absorbed into the department budget, as the corrections bring the agreements into alignment with CalPERS regulations, existing pay practices, and the intentions of the City.

These items are cost neutral in the near term as proposed changes resolve for reporting compliance and administration.

BACKGROUND

As part of review of the MOUs to ensure compliance with CalPERS regulations, the parties identified a potential issue with application of MOU Section 7.02 Holiday Pay as applied to employees who work in assignments that require scheduling without regard to observed holidays. MOU Sections 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, and 7.04 do not draw a distinction between such assignments and assignments that allow employees to observe holidays. 208

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